KBYR (AM)

KBYR
Broadcast areaAnchorage metropolitan area
Frequency700 kHz
BrandingAM700 KBYR
Programming
FormatTalk Radio
NetworkTownhall News
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
  • Ohana Media Group
  • (OMG FCC Licenses LLC)
KBBO-FM, KMBQ-FM, KTMB, KXLW
History
First air date
1948 (1948) (at 1240)
Former frequencies
  • 1240 kHz (1948–1956)
  • 1270 kHz (1956–1971)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49612
ClassA
Power10,000 watts unlimited
Translator(s)See below
Links
Public license information
Websitekbyr.com

KBYR (700 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Anchorage, Alaska. It airs a talk radio format and is owned by the Ohana Media Group. The studios are on Gambell Street in Anchorage.

KBYR is powered at 10,000 watts non-directional. It is a Class A station, sharing clear channel frequency 700 AM with WLW Cincinnati. Programming is also heard on two FM translator stations.