| Broadcast area | Syracuse area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1540 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Affiliations | Salem Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WFBL, WMBO, WMVN, WOLF, WOLF-FM, WOSW, WSEN, WVOA-LD | |
| History | |
First air date | December 6, 1965 |
Former call signs | WPAW (1965–1974) WYRD (1974–1981) |
Call sign meaning | Formerly a member of the IVy Broadcasting Network |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 22133 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 57 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°5′40″N 76°2′0″W / 43.09444°N 76.03333°W (day) 43°1′22″N 76°9′34″W / 43.02278°N 76.15944°W (night) |
| Translator(s) | 106.3 W292EY (Syracuse) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wvoaradio.com |
WSIV (1540 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to East Syracuse, New York, United States, the station serves the Syracuse area. The station is owned by Cram Communications LLC, a company majority-owned by Craig Fox.[2] WSIV also transmits programming via 106.3 FM translator W292EY.
According to the FCC database, the station's nighttime tower is just 10 meters tall (18 degrees at 1540khz) making it the shortest broadcast AM tower in the United States. [3]