 | This article possibly contains original research. (April 2008) |
| Broadcast area | Charlotte metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 960 kHz |
| Branding | "The Truth" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian talk and teaching |
| Affiliations | Salem Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Truth Broadcasting Corporation |
| WTRU, WDRU, WLES, KUTR | |
| History | |
First air date | January 1, 1963 |
Former call signs | WAAK (1963–2002) WZRH (2002–2008) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 8503 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts days 500 watts nights |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°18′3.00″N 81°10′13.00″W / 35.3008333°N 81.1702778°W |
| Translator(s) | 98.5 W253CV (Davidson, North Carolina) 105.7 W289BO (Pineville, North Carolina) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | TruthNetwork.com/station/WCRU |
WCRU (960 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Dallas, North Carolina and serving the Charlotte metropolitan area. The station broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching radio format and is owned by the Truth Broadcasting Corporation.[2] WCRU carries a mix of national and local pastors. National hosts include Charles Stanley, John MacArthur, Chuck Swindoll and Adrian Rogers.
By day, WCRU is powered at 10,000 watts. But at night, to protect other stations on 960 AM, WCRU greatly reduces power to 500 watts. A directional antenna is used at all times. The radio studios and transmitter are on Robinson-Clemmer Road in Dallas.[3] Programming is also heard on two FM translator stations: W253CV 98.5 in Davidson, North Carolina, and W289BO 105.7 in Pineville, North Carolina.[4][5]
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCRU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "WCRU Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WCRU
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W253CV
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/W289BO