WADA

Infobox Radio station
name = WADA


city = Shelby, North Carolina
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branding = "US 1390"
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frequency = 1390 kHz
format = Classic Country
power =
class = B
facility_id = 70669
coordinates = coord|35|19|28.00|N|81|32|0.00|W|region:GB_type:city
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former_callsigns =
owner = HRN Broadcasting, Inc.
licensee =
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webcast = [http://216.249.100.82:8080/wada Listen Live]
website = http://us1390.com
affiliations = ABC Radio , Jones Radio Network

WADA (1390 AM, "US 1390") is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format. Licensed to Shelby, North Carolina, USA, it serves the area. The station is currently owned by HRN Broadcasting, Inc. and features programing from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network.

History

In 2004, Tim Biggerstaff, a DJ for more than 20 years, was still hosting his show on WCSL and WLON despite diabetes-related health problems [Joe DePriest, "New Friend Offers Gift for Ailing DJ," "The Charlotte Observer", April 14, 2004.] . Later he moved to Lincolnton-based Hometown Radio's Shelby operation. On WADA he played classic country music, and he hosted a "Swap Shop" show on WGNC and WOHS. By this time he had experienced a kidney transplant and two pancreas transplants. On Memorial Day 2007, while on the air, Biggerstaff had a seizure and asked for help on the air, and a listener called 911. He ended up being interviewed by BBC London, "Today" and "People Magazine" [Joe DePriest, "DJ's Listeners Friends in Need and in Deed," "The Charlotte Observer", June 7, 2007.] .

References

External links

*AMQ|WADA
*AML|WADA
*AMARB|WADA