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Broadcast area | LaSalle/Ottawa |
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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 | www.ottawaradio.net |
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.