Broadcast area | Metro Detroit |
---|---|
Frequency | 1400 kHz |
Branding | FM 101.5 & AM 1400 The Patriot |
Programming | |
Format | Conservative talk radio |
Network | Townhall Radio News |
Affiliations | Salem Radio Network Premiere Networks Wayne State University Sports |
Ownership | |
Owner |
|
WLQV | |
History | |
First air date | November 1925 |
Former call signs | WMBC (1925–39) WJLB (1939–80) WMZK (1980–82) WQBH (1982–2004) |
Call sign meaning | "Detroit talk" |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 68641 |
Class | C |
Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°24′22″N 83°6′44″W / 42.40611°N 83.11222°W |
Translator(s) | 101.5 W268CN (Detroit) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | www |
WDTK (1400 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Detroit, Michigan, and known as "The Patriot." It broadcasts a conservative talk radio format and is owned by Salem Communications. The studios and offices are on Radio Plaza in Ferndale, Michigan, shared with sister station 1500 WLQV.
WDTK transmits with 1,000 watts non-directional. The transmitter is on Midland Street near Hamilton Avenue in Highland Park, Michigan.[2] Programming is also heard on 99-watt FM translator W268CN on 101.5 MHz in Detroit.[3]