| Frequency | 1450 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
| First air date | 1967 |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25239 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°12′34″N 82°9′5″W / 34.20944°N 82.15139°W / 34.20944; -82.15139 |
| Translator(s) | W253BL (98.5 MHz, Greenwood) |
| Links | |
| Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.wcrs1450am.net |
WCRS (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast on 1450 kHz with a transmitter power of 1 kW unlimited, non-directional.
History
WCRS signed on in the 1940s with a format similar to WFBC.
In 1979, WCRS ended its simulcast with 96.7 FM.
Peregon bought WCRS and WHZQ from Pro-Com Communications LLC in 2006.
The station featured Citadel Media's Timeless Favorites satellite feed for many years.
WCRS now carries a variety of talk shows, such as The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Laura Ingraham Show.
In February 2010, it was purchased by Anne's Entertainment Vision, Inc.
Translator
In May 2016, the station began broadcasting on FM via translator station W253BL.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W253BL | 99.5 FM | Greenwood, South Carolina | 156229 | 250 | 0 m (0 ft) | D | 34°12′32.6″N 82°9′6.6″W / 34.209056°N 82.151833°W / 34.209056; -82.151833 | LMS |
References
- "Facility Technical Data for WCRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- "Deals," Broadcasting & Cable, October 23, 2006.
- WCRS 1450 AM National Schedule WCRS. Accessed December 22, 2013
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 25239 (WCRS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WCRS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 156229 (W253BL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W253BL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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