WCCF (AM)

WCCF
Broadcast areaCharlotte County, Florida
Frequency1580 kHz
BrandingWCCF News Radio
Programming
FormatTalk radio
NetworkFox News Radio
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WBCG, WBTT, WCKT, WCVU, WIKX, WOLZ, WWCD, WZJZ
History
First air date
September 15, 1961; 63 years ago (1961-09-15)
Call sign meaning
Charlotte County, Florida
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID28897
ClassB
Power
  • 1,250 watts days
  • 110 watts nights
Transmitter coordinates
26°53′37.00″N 82°3′3.00″W / 26.8936111°N 82.0508333°W / 26.8936111; -82.0508333
Translator(s)100.9 W265EA (Punta Gorda)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitewccfam.iheart.com

WCCF (1580 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. It is licensed to Punta Gorda, Florida, and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are on Tiseo Boulevard in Port Charlotte.

By day, WCCF is powered at 1,250 watts. As 1580 AM is a Canadian clear channel frequency, WCCF reduces power at night to 110 watts to avoid interference. It uses a non-directional antenna at all times. The transmitter is off Deltona Drive in Charlotte Park.[2] Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator W265EA at 100.9 MHz.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCCF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WCCF
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/W265EA