Established Tampa and Saint Petersburg FCC Licensed Radio Station
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1590 AM WHOT radio station broadcasting to Tampa and St Pete.
Established FCC Licensed Radio Station - 1590 AM WHOT
This is an asset sale opportunity for an established AM radio station with over 40 years of broadcasting history. Originally established in 1980, this FCC licensed 1590 AM station (WHOT) provides strong signal coverage to the Tampa and Saint Petersburg markets in Florida.
Key Assets Include:
• FCC broadcasting license for 1590 AM frequency
• Established signal coverage reaching Tampa and Saint Petersburg metropolitan areas
• Four decades of operational history and market presence
• Complete broadcasting equipment and infrastructure
The station operates under full FCC licensing with documented signal strength serving the Tampa Bay region. This represents a turnkey broadcasting opportunity for buyers looking to enter the radio media market or expand existing media operations.
Business Highlights:
• FCC licensed AM radio station with strong regional signal
• Serves Tampa and Saint Petersburg markets
• Over 40 years of established broadcasting history
• Complete operational broadcasting infrastructure included
The seller is divesting due to geographic business focus changes and no longer conducting operations in the Tampa market. Post-sale support includes two weeks of operational training, though the seller notes the straightforward nature of radio station operations primarily requires content programming to fill broadcast time.
This asset sale includes all necessary broadcasting equipment, FCC licensing, and operational infrastructure. The seller is open to discussing financing options with qualified buyers and will consider trade arrangements as part of the transaction structure.
Ideal for media companies, broadcasting professionals, or investors seeking to acquire an established radio platform in one of Florida's major metropolitan markets.
This is an asset sale opportunity for an established AM radio station with over 40 years of broadcasting history. Originally established in 1980, this FCC licensed 1590 AM station (WHOT) provides strong signal coverage to the Tampa and Saint Petersburg markets in Florida.
Key Assets Include:
• FCC broadcasting license for 1590 AM frequency
• Established signal coverage reaching Tampa and Saint Petersburg metropolitan areas
• Four decades of operational history and market presence
• Complete broadcasting equipment and infrastructure
The station operates under full FCC licensing with documented signal strength serving the Tampa Bay region. This represents a turnkey broadcasting opportunity for buyers looking to enter the radio media market or expand existing media operations.
Business Highlights:
• FCC licensed AM radio station with strong regional signal
• Serves Tampa and Saint Petersburg markets
• Over 40 years of established broadcasting history
• Complete operational broadcasting infrastructure included
The seller is divesting due to geographic business focus changes and no longer conducting operations in the Tampa market. Post-sale support includes two weeks of operational training, though the seller notes the straightforward nature of radio station operations primarily requires content programming to fill broadcast time.
This asset sale includes all necessary broadcasting equipment, FCC licensing, and operational infrastructure. The seller is open to discussing financing options with qualified buyers and will consider trade arrangements as part of the transaction structure.
Ideal for media companies, broadcasting professionals, or investors seeking to acquire an established radio platform in one of Florida's major metropolitan markets.
Detailed Information
- Years in Operation
- 46
- Facilities & Assets
- This is a fully operational radio station at 1590 AM in Tampa and Saint Petersburg. All equipment included to run efficiently. If you drive around town you can hear it. I am no longer doing business in Tampa so we don't need the signal. I am an experienced operator with stations in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando/Kissimmee area. This is a great opportunity for someone who lives in Tampa area and wants to do a format like Sports. Gospel, Religion Talk, Business Talk, Money Talk, etc. I will consider trade for cars, boats, real estate.
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- Will train for two weeks but you wont need it. Its a radio station. You need to fill the time with content.
- Seller Motivation
- Do not do business in Tampa anymore.
- Financing
- Will discuss with qualified buyer. Will also consider trade for
Listing Info
- ID
- 2462638
- Listing Views
- 29
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