WCMY

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WCMY
WCMY 1430AM logo.png
Broadcast area LaSalle/Ottawa
Frequency 1430 kHz
Programming
Format Adult Standards
Ownership
Owner
WRKX
History
First air date
March 5, 1952 [2]
Technical information
Facility ID 70305
Class D
Power 500 Watts day
38 watts night
Translator(s) 93.5 MHz  W228DZ (Ottawa)
Links
Website WCMY Online

WCMY 1430 kHz AM is a radio station licensed to Ottawa, Illinois, covering Northern Illinois, including LaSalle, Ottawa, and Streator. [3] WCMY formerly had a News Talk/Full Service format and is owned by NRG Media. [1] WCMY primarily featured local programming; however, it does carry nationally syndicated shows as well, such as Lou Dobbs, Laura Ingraham, Jim Bohannon, and Coast to Coast AM. The station began broadcasting on March 5, 1952, and was originally owned by Carl H. Meyer. [2] [4] The station now airs Adult Standards as 93.5/1430 WCMY.

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References

  1. 1 2 Stations WCMY-AM Accessed May 10, 2010
  2. 1 2 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook , Broadcasting, 1972. p. B-66. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  3. WCMY Coverage Area, NRG Media. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  4. History Cards for WCMY, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 21, 2018.

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