WOSO (AM)

WOSO
Broadcast areaPuerto Rico
Frequency1300 kHz
BrandingRadio Oso
Programming
FormatNews talk
AffiliationsCNN en Español
Ownership
Owner
  • Wifredo G. Blanco-Pi
  • (NotiRadio Broadcasting, LLC)
WAPA, WBQN, WMIA, WMTI, WVOZ, WXRF
History
First air date
December 27, 1950 (1950-12-27)
Former call signs
WTIL (1950–2024)
Call sign meaning
"Oso" (Spanish for "bear")
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID40780
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts day
  • 800 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
18°11′50″N 67°10′54″W / 18.19722°N 67.18167°W / 18.19722; -67.18167
Translator(s)100.9 W265EC (Mayagüez)
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.waparadio.com

WOSO (1300 AM), branded on-air as Radio Oso, is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, it serves the Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by NotiRadio Broadcasting, LLC. The station is part of the WAPA Radio News Network and features programming from CNN en Español. The station is shared with translator station W265EC 100.9 FM, also in Mayaguez. WOSO was founded in 1950 by Gilbert Mamery as WTIL, and changed owners over the years. It is the second oldest radio station in the western region.