WWTC

WWTC
Broadcast areaMinneapolis-St. Paul
Frequency1280 kHz
BrandingAM 1280 The Patriot
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTalk radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
KDIZ, KKMS, KYCR
History
First air date
August 10, 1925 (as WRHM)
Former call signs
  • WRHM (1925–1934)
  • WTCN (1934–1964)
  • WWTC (1964–1986)
  • KSNE (1986–1988)[1]
Call sign meaning
Twin Cities (Newspapers) modification of former WTCN calls by new ownership
Technical information
Facility ID9676
ClassB
Power
  • 10,000 watts days
  • 15,000 watts nights
Translator(s)107.5 K298CO (Minneapolis)
Links
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewww.am1280thepatriot.com

WWTC (1280 AM, "The Patriot") is a commercial radio station licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serving the Twin Cities region. It is owned by Salem Media Group and broadcasts a conservative talk radio format.

By day, WWTC transmits with 10,000 watts. At night, the power is increased to 15,000 watts. WWTC has a directional signal using a four-tower array. The transmitter and radio studios are on Cliff Road near Minnesota State Highway 77 in Eagan.[2] Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator K298CO at 107.5 MHz.

  1. ^ Staff, FCC Internet Services. "Call Sign History". licensing.fcc.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WWTC