Broadcast area | Uruguay |
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Frequency | 930 AM |
Programming | |
Format | Talk |
Ownership | |
Owner | Monte Carlo S. A. |
Radio Cero 104.3, Monte Carlo TV | |
History | |
First air date | 24 December 1924 [1] |
Technical information | |
Power | 50 kW |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | www.radiomontecarlo.com.uy |
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