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| Broadcast area | Springfield metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
| Branding | NewsRadio WTAX |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/talk |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio NBC News Radio Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Salem Radio Network Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WDBR, WTAX-FM, WLFZ, WYMG | |
| History | |
First air date | October 23, 1923 (in Streator, moved to Springfield in 1930) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 9961 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
| Repeater(s) | 93.9 WTAX-FM (Sherman) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wtax.com |
WTAX (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Springfield, Illinois.[2] It is owned by Saga Communications, and operates as part of its Capitol Radio Group. WTAX simulcasts a news/talk radio format with 93.9 WTAX-FM.[3] The radio studios and offices are on East Sangamon Avenue in Springfield.[4]
WTAX broadcasts at 1,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is on South Dirksen Highway in Springfield.[5]
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WTAX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Radio Locator". Retrieved 2008-02-25.
- ^ "Saga Preps Springfield Frequency Swap". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
- ^ WTAX.com/contact
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/WTAX-AM