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WABB

Frequency 1130 khz (266 meters) - frequency shared with WBAK
Original owner Dr. John B. Lawrence
Original location 2006 Market St., Harrisburg
Power 10 watts
First broadcast 4-19-1923
Other owners Harrisburg Sporting Goods Co. (as of June 30, 1924, per Dept. of Commerce records), Harrisburg Radio Co. (as of June 30, 1926, per Dept. of Commerce records)
Other frequencies 1470 khz (as of June 30, 1926, per Dept. of Commerce records)
Dark 1926?

4-19-1923 article - Speech to be given by actress Madge Bellamy at official opening; station was formerly known as 3CDO.  (Contributed by Jack Danner)

4-20-1923 article - Second "official" station in Harrisburg opens on 266 meters; WBAK credited as first station; both stations must share the frequency.  (Contributed by Jack Danner)