WCRS (1450 AM) is a radio station licensed to Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast on 1450 kHz with a transmitter power of 1 kW unlimited, non-directional.
History
WCRS signed on in the 1940s with a format similar to WFBC.
In 1979, WCRS ended its simulcast with 96.7 FM.
Peregon bought WCRS and WHZQ from Pro-Com Communications LLC in 2006.[2]
The station featured Citadel Media's Timeless Favorites satellite feed for many years.
WCRS now carries a variety of talk shows, such as The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Laura Ingraham Show.[3]
In February 2010, it was purchased by Anne's Entertainment Vision, Inc.
Translator
In May 2016, the station began broadcasting on FM via translator station W253BL.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W253BL | 99.5 FM | Greenwood, South Carolina | 156229 | 250 | 0 m (0 ft) | D | 34°12′32.6″N 82°9′6.6″W / 34.209056°N 82.151833°W | LMS |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Deals," Broadcasting & Cable, October 23, 2006.
- ^ WCRS 1450 AM National Schedule WCRS. Accessed December 22, 2013
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 25239 (WCRS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WCRS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 156229 (W253BL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W253BL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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