WXNT

WXNT
Broadcast areaIndianapolis metropolitan area
Frequency1430 kHz
BrandingIndy's Sports Ticket 1430
Programming
FormatSports radio
AffiliationsInfinity Sports Network
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
November 29, 1926; 97 years ago (1926-11-29)[1]
Former call signs
  • WKBF (1926–1935)
  • WIRE (1935–1989)
  • WXTZ (1989–1990)
  • WFXF (1990–1992)
  • WCKN (1992–1994)
  • WMYS (1994–2001)
Former frequencies
1400 kHz (1926–1941)
Call sign meaning
X (Crossroads of America) News/Talk (previous format)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID47145
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
39°50′18″N 86°11′55.1″W / 39.83833°N 86.198639°W / 39.83833; -86.198639
Repeater(s)99.5 WZPL-HD2 (Greenfield)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.indysportsticket.com

WXNT (1430 AM) is a commercial radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana. The station is owned by Cumulus Media, and carries a sports radio format, as an affiliate of the Infinity Sports Network.[3][4] WXNT's schedule consists of Infinity Sports Network shows and live sporting events.

WXNT's studio is located on North Shadeland Avenue on the city's east side, along with sister stations 99.5 WZPL and 107.9 WNTR. The transmitter and antenna are located off Knollton Road at West 46th Street, on the northwest side of Indianapolis.[5] WXNT operates at 5,000 watts around the clock, using a non-directional antenna by day. But at night a directional antenna is required to protect other stations on AM 1430 from interference.[6]

  1. ^ "The Indiana Radio Archive - Stations - WXNT". indianaradio.net. Archived from the original on May 20, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WXNT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WXNT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "WXNT Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011.
  5. ^ "WXNT-AM Radio Station Coverage Map". radio-locator.com. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "WXNT-AM 1430 kHz - Indianapolis, IN". radio-locator.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2018.