WZPT

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WZPT-FM

City of license	New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Broadcast area	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Branding	Star 100.7
Slogan	Pittsburgh's Best Variety
Frequency	100.7 (MHz)
Format	Adult Contemporary
ERP	14,500 watts
Class	B
Owner	CBS Radio
Website	http://www.1007.com

WZPT (Star 100.7), is an adult contemporary radio station serving the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania market. Owned by CBS Radio, the station operates at 100.7 MHz with an ERP of 14.5kW, and is licensed to New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Its transmitter is located in Pittsburgh.

[edit] History

Prior to their flip to the current format in 2000 (which is their most successful to date), WZPT's previous formats included '70s, country, rhythmic top 40, modern rock (Pittsburgh's first station with this format, but it only lasted two years), and big bands. The current format of WZPT, or Star 100.7 as it is now called, is the Hot AC format. They claim to be Pittsburgh's "Best Variety of the 80's, 90's and Today." One of the their more popular music features is "Flashback Friday" consisting of all 80's music on Fridays. The rest of the week, Star 100.7 plays a blend of music from contemporary artists like Natasha Bedingfield, Staind and Kelly Clarkson. They also play 90's artists like: The Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox Twenty, and Dave Matthews. Their jock line-up consist of: The Star Morning Show with JR, Kate and Bubba, Kerri Griffith, Jonny Hartwell, Scott Alexander, Jason Bradley, and Shawn Israel.

[edit] Starlines

• Feedback: 412-333-1007
• Request: 412-333-STAR

[edit] External links

• Official website
• Query the FCC's FM station database for WZPT