WTZB

WTZB
Broadcast areaSarasota - Bradenton
Frequency105.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingZ105
Programming
FormatMainstream Rock
SubchannelsHD2: The Vinyl Experience
Ownership
Owner
WBTP, WCTQ, WDIZ, WSDV, WSRZ-FM
History
First air date
1999 (1999) (as WYNF)
Former call signs
  • WEDD (1996–1997, CP)
  • WLTF (1997–1999, CP)
  • WYNF (1999–2002)
  • WSRQ (2002–2003)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID59127
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT90 meters (300 ft)
Translator(s)See § Translators
Repeater(s)106.5 WBTP-HD3 (Sarasota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastFM/HD1:
Websitez105.iheart.com

WTZB (105.9 FM "Z105") is a commercial radio station licensed to Englewood, Florida, and serving the Sarasota - Bradenton area of Central Florida. It airs a hard-edged mainstream rock format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are on Fruitville Road (Florida State Road 780) in Sarasota.

WTZB is a Class C3 station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 25,000 watts. The transmitter tower is on North Auburn Road in Venice, Florida. WTZB broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel carries an oldies format known as "The Vinyl Experience." WTZB's programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W286CQ at 105.1 MHz in Sarasota.