WWPF-AM 800
Palatka

Original Call Letters: WWPF 

Originally Licensed: 1947  

Original City of License: Palatka 

Original Frequency: 800 

Origin of Call Letters: Location: Welcome to Palatka Florida 

Original Power: 250 Watts Daytime 

Original Location: 105 1/2 N. Second St. Transmitter Location: 900 Block of River Street

Original Format: Block Programming


Network Affiliation(s):


Jones
Associated Press News
United Press International


Owner(s):
1947-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
1957-Hall Communications  ($100,000)


History Of  Call Letters and Formats:


WWPF-1947-Block Programming
WWPF-1954-Moved to 1260 AM


WWPF History
Thanks to Marc Tyll for this history of  WWPF. 
Palatka’s first radio station-WWPF-began regular broadcast service at 800 kHz, (kilocycles back then), shortly after World War II on February 14, 1947. Welcome to Palatka Florida brought local radio service to the area. Prior to 1947 the area relied upon radio service from Jacksonville, Gainesville and Orlando. In 1947, WWPF programmed a variety of music, news, information and live programming from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. This trend continued for ten years when it was determined night service could be added by changing the frequency from 800kc to 1260kc. The frequency move enabled WWPF to begin operating during the nighttime hours with a full 500 watts in addition to an increased 1,000 watt daytime signal. In 1957, operations on the new 1260kc frequency began. 


Names in WWPF History
J. E. Massey-1947-Co-owner-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
L. C. McCall-1947-Co-owner/General Manager/Commercial Manager/General Sales Manager/Chief Engineer-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Bruce Wilson-1947-Program Director/1948-Program Director/Farm Editor-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Dan Ross-1947-Promotions Manager/1948-Production Manager/Publicity Director/Farm Editor-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Betty Jo McCall-1948-Music Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Herb Young-1948-Commercial Manager/1951-Promtions Manager/1954-Commercial Manager-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Roy Wilson-1949-Commercial Manager-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Robert F. James-1950-Publicity Director/1952-Promotions Manager/Sports Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Johnny Gillis-1950-Program Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Wally Luce-1950-Chief Announcer/Promotions Manager-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
George Duck-1952-Farm Editor/1954-News Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Chris Hermedes-1952-Sports Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Evelyn Longworth-1952-Women's Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Bob James-1953-Promotions Manager/Sports Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Eric Bruton-1954-Promotions Manager-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Dick Unger-1954-Sports Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.
Phyllis Ladd-1954-Woman's Director-Palatka Broadcasting Co.


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