| Broadcast area | Springfield metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 730 kHz |
| Branding | The Station of the Cross |
| Programming | |
| Format | Catholic radio |
| Network | The Station of the Cross |
| Affiliations | EWTN Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Holy Family Communications |
| History | |
First air date | December 1, 1946 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 9194 |
| Class | D |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 42°6′33.34″N 72°36′38.32″W / 42.1092611°N 72.6106444°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | thestationofthecross |
WACE (730 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a Catholic radio format. Licensed to Chicopee, Massachusetts, the station serves the Springfield radio market and has been permitted to identify itself as "Chicopee-Springfield" since 1969. The station is owned by Holy Family Communications, and operates as part of its The Station of the Cross network.[2] EWTN Radio programming is also heard.
By day, WACE transmits 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. 730 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Canada and Mexico. To avoid interference with other stations, WACE must reduce power at night to 7 watts. The transmitter is off West Street in Springfield, near the North End Bridge and the Connecticut River.[3]