WDTK

WDTK
Broadcast areaMetro Detroit
Frequency1400 kHz
BrandingFM 101.5 & AM 1400 The Patriot
Programming
FormatConservative talk radio
NetworkTownhall Radio News
AffiliationsSalem Radio Network
Premiere Networks
Wayne State University Sports
Ownership
Owner
WLQV
History
First air date
November 1925; 98 years ago (1925-11)
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 ID68641
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
42°24′22″N 83°6′44″W / 42.40611°N 83.11222°W / 42.40611; -83.11222
Translator(s)101.5 W268CN (Detroit)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.patriotdetroit.com

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]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WDTK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WDTK
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/W268CN