WTAX (AM)

WTAX
Broadcast areaSpringfield metropolitan area
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingNewsRadio WTAX
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
NBC News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Salem Radio Network
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of Illinois, LLC)
WDBR, WTAX-FM, WLFZ, WYMG
History
First air date
October 23, 1923; 101 years ago (1923-10-23) (in Streator, moved to Springfield in 1930)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9961
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Repeater(s)93.9 WTAX-FM (Sherman)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewtax.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]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTAX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Radio Locator". Retrieved 2008-02-25.
  3. ^ "Saga Preps Springfield Frequency Swap". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  4. ^ WTAX.com/contact
  5. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WTAX-AM