WMCL
Radio station in McLeansboro, Illinois, United States
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WMCL (1060 AM) is a radio station licensed to McLeansboro, Illinois, United States and airs a classic country format. Originally signed on in 1968 as a 250 watt daytime only station owned by Hamilton County Broadcasting, the station's power was increased to 2500 watts during daylight hours in 1980. WMCL's current owner is Dana Communications Corporation.[2] A rare example of an AM station which uses both masts in daylight and sends the tiny night signal omnidrectionally through one mast.
BrandingWMCL 1060am & 107.9fm
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| Frequency | 1060 kHz |
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| Branding | WMCL 1060am & 107.9fm |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dana Communications Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | January 26, 1968 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 15478 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,500 watts day 2 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°06′16.17263″N 88°33′48.19118″W |
| Translators | 94.5 MHz (W233CY, Mount Vernon) 107.9 MHz (W300BD) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | WMCL website |
1060 AM is a United States and Mexican clear-channel frequency, which requires WMCL to use a lower power after sunset.
