Broadcast area | Springfield metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 1240 kHz |
Branding | NewsRadio WTAX |
Programming | |
Format | News/talk |
Affiliations | CBS News Radio NBC News Radio Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Salem Radio Network Westwood One |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WDBR, WTAX-FM, WLFZ, WYMG | |
History | |
First air date | October 23, 1923Streator, moved to Springfield in 1930) | (in
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 9961 |
Class | C |
Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Repeater(s) | 93.9 WTAX-FM (Sherman) |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | wtax.com |
WTAX (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Springfield, Illinois.[2] It is owned by Saga Communications, and operates as part of its Capitol Radio Group. WTAX simulcasts a news/talk radio format with 93.9 WTAX-FM.[3] The radio studios and offices are on East Sangamon Avenue in Springfield.[4]
WTAX broadcasts at 1,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is on South Dirksen Highway in Springfield.[5]