| Country: | PR |
| WZNT | |
| City: | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Area: | Puerto Rico |
| Branding: | Zeta 93 |
| Format: | Spanish Tropical |
| Subchannels: | HD2: Regional Mexican "La Privada" |
| Erp: | 50,000 watts |
| Haat: | 801m (2,628feet) |
| Licensing Authority: | FCC |
| Class: | B |
| Facility Id: | 74552 |
| Coordinates: | 18.4319°N -66.9542°W |
| Former Callsigns: | WITA-FM (1959–1970) WJIT-FM (1970–1975) WSRA (1975–1978) |
| Owner: | Spanish Broadcasting System |
| Licensee: | Spanish Broadcasting System Holding Company, Inc. |
| Sister Stations: | WTCV, WVEO, WVOZ-TV, WZMT, WIOB, WODA, WNOD, WRXD, WZNA, WMEG, WEGM |
| Webcast: | Listen Live |
| Website: | zeta93.fm La Privada HD2 |
WZNT (93.7 FM), branded on-air as Zeta 93, is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Tropical format.[1] Licensed to San Juan, Puerto Rico, it serves the entire commonwealth through one of the strongest FM signals on the island.[2] The station is owned by the Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)[3] and forms part of SBS Puerto Rico’s multi-media cluster that includes radio, television, and digital platforms.[4]
Zeta 93 is widely considered one of the most influential salsa and tropical music stations in the Caribbean,[5] known for its long-running on-air personalities, concerts, and cultural events.
WZNT traces its origins to 1959 as WITA-FM, originally programmed with popular and contemporary music.[6] Over the decades, it underwent several call sign and format changes as Puerto Rico’s radio landscape evolved.
In 1978, the station became WZNT and launched the Zeta 93 brand.[10] It focused on salsa, bolero, and tropical rhythms, becoming a flagship station during Puerto Rico’s salsa boom.
By the 1980s and 1990s, Zeta 93 was among the island’s top-rated stations,[11] known for premieres of major salsa artists, exclusive interviews, and festival sponsorships.
WZNT adopted HD Radio in the 2010s,[12] adding an HD2 subchannel dedicated to Regional Mexican under the brand La Privada.[13]
The station also began streaming through the SBS-owned LaMusica app, expanding its global audience.
Zeta 93 broadcasts salsa, merengue, bachata, tropical pop, and talk segments centered on Puerto Rican culture.[14]
Zeta 93 features several popular local shows and personalities:
Several well-known personalities have appeared on Zeta 93.[16]
Zeta 93 organizes and sponsors major cultural events:
The station participates in charity drives and relief efforts.[19]
With 50,000 watts ERP and an 801 m HAAT, WZNT provides islandwide coverage.
WZNT is part of the Spanish Broadcasting System radio group.
