WZNT
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Broadcast area | Puerto Rico |
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| Frequency | 93.7 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Zeta 93 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish Tropical |
| Subchannels | HD2: Regional Mexican "La Privada" |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WZMT, WIOB, WODA, WNOD, WRXD, WZNA, WMEG, WEGM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1959 |
Former call signs | WITA-FM (1959–1970) WJIT-FM (1970–1975) WSRA (1975–1978) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 74552 | |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 801.0 meters (2,628.0 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 18°25′55″N 66°57′15″W / 18.43194°N 66.95417°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | zeta93.fm La Privada HD2 |
WZNT (93.7 FM), branded on-air as Zeta 93, is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Tropical format.[2] Licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico, it serves the entire commonwealth through one of the strongest FM signals on the island.[3] The station is owned by the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)[4] and forms part of SBS Puerto Rico’s multi-media cluster that includes radio, television, and digital platforms.[5]
Zeta 93 is widely considered one of the most influential salsa and tropical music stations in the Caribbean,[6] known for its long-running on-air personalities, concerts, and cultural events.
History
[edit]WZNT traces its origins to 1959 as WITA-FM, originally programmed with popular and contemporary music.[7] Over the decades, it underwent several call sign and format changes as Puerto Rico’s radio landscape evolved.
Early years (1959–1978)
[edit]Launch of Zeta 93 (1978–present)
[edit]In 1978, the station became WZNT and launched the Zeta 93 brand.[11] It focused on salsa, bolero, and tropical rhythms, becoming a flagship station during Puerto Rico’s salsa boom.
By the 1980s and 1990s, Zeta 93 was among the island’s top-rated stations,[12] known for premieres of major salsa artists, exclusive interviews, and festival sponsorships.
Digital and HD Radio Era
[edit]WZNT adopted HD Radio in the 2010s,[13] adding an HD2 subchannel dedicated to Regional Mexican under the brand La Privada.[14]
The station also began streaming through the SBS-owned LaMusica app, expanding its global audience.[5]
Format
[edit]Zeta 93 broadcasts salsa, merengue, bachata, tropical pop, and talk segments centered on Puerto Rican culture.[15]
Programming
[edit]Zeta 93 features several popular local shows and personalities:
- Nación Z – morning news/talk.[16]
- Nación Z Nacional
- La Manada de la Z
- El Búho Loco
- El Cacique
- El Hachero
- El Chamo
Longtime and notable hosts
[edit]Several well-known personalities have appeared on Zeta 93.[17]
Events
[edit]Zeta 93 organizes and sponsors major cultural events:
Salsa Awards and Festivals
[edit]Community involvement
[edit]The station participates in charity drives and relief efforts.[20]
HD Radio
[edit]- HD1: Main Zeta 93 format
- HD2 – "La Privada": Regional Mexican[14]
Coverage and technical details
[edit]With 50,000 watts ERP and an 801 m HAAT, WZNT provides islandwide coverage.[3]
Ownership
[edit]WZNT is part of the Spanish Broadcasting System radio group.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WZNT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ↑ "WZNT Facility Record". FCC.
- 1 2 "WZNT-FM Coverage Map". Radio-Locator.
- 1 2 "SBS Puerto Rico Radio Stations". Spanish Broadcasting System.
- 1 2 "LaMusica – WZNT Zeta 93". LaMusica.
- ↑ "Zeta 93 celebra su legado en la salsa". Primera Hora. 2019.
- ↑ Puerto Rico Radio History. University of Puerto Rico Press. 1998.
- ↑ Historia de la Radio en Puerto Rico. 1982.
- ↑ "Cambios en la radio puertorriqueña". El Mundo. 1970.
- ↑ "La música en evolución". El Nuevo Día. 1975.
- ↑ "Zeta 93 – 40 años de salsa". LaMusica.
- ↑ "Zeta 93 lidera ratings tropicales". El Vocero. 1994.
- ↑ "HD Radio Guide – Puerto Rico". HD Radio.
- 1 2 "La Privada HD2". LaMusica.
- ↑ "Zeta 93 Programación". LaMusica.
- ↑ "Nación Z domina las mañanas". Metro Puerto Rico. 2022.
- ↑ "Figuras de Zeta 93 celebran aniversario". Telemundo PR. 2021.
- ↑ "Día Nacional de la Salsa". LaMusica.
- ↑ "Festival de la Salsa reúne a miles". El Nuevo Día. 2023.
- ↑ "SBS y Zeta 93 apoyan a comunidades afectadas". Univision Puerto Rico. 2017.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 74552 (WZNT) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WZNT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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