WXRL

WXRL
Broadcast areaBuffalo metropolitan area
Frequency1300 kHz
BrandingWXRL
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatClassic country
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Call sign meaning
WX Ramblin' Lou
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17068
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (day)
  • 2,500 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
42°52′58″N 78°37′54″W / 42.88278°N 78.63167°W / 42.88278; -78.63167
Translator(s)95.5 W238DD (Lancaster)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wxrl.com/index.html

WXRL (1300 AM) is a commercial radio station in Lancaster, New York, serving the Buffalo metropolitan area. It broadcasts a classic country radio format. WXRL is owned and operated by the family of Ramblin' Lou Schriver, a local country music performer, under the name Dome Broadcasting Inc. WXRL's studios and transmitter are on William Street in Lancaster.

By day, WXRL transmits with 5,000 watts. At night, to protect other stations on 1300 AM from interference, it reduces power to 2,500 watts. WXRL uses a directional antenna with a four-tower array.[2] Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W238DD at 95.5 MHz.

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