WCRA

WCRA
Broadcast area
Effingham, Illinois
Frequency1090 kHz
BrandingWCRA Talk - AM 1090
Programming
FormatNews Talk
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Salem Radio Network
Townhall News
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
WCRC, WHQQ, WJKG
History
First air date
June 8, 1947
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
19047
ClassD
Power640 watts day
11 watts night
Translators99.5 W258CQ (Neoga)
107.7 W299CO (Effingham)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteeffinghamradio.com

WCRA (1090 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news talk format. Licensed to Effingham, Illinois, United States, the station is currently owned by Cromwell Radio Group, through licensee The Cromwell Group, Inc. of Illinois. WCRA carries a variety of talk shows such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Dave Ramsey.

History

WCRA began broadcasting June 8, 1947, and ran 250 watts during daytime hours only. The station's power was increased to 1,000 watts in 1966.

Logo while on the 96.3 translator

References

  1. 1 2 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1972. p. B-63. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for WCRA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ WCRA, Effingham Radio. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  4. 1 2 History Cards for WCRA, fcc.gov. Retrieved August 12, 2018.

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