WCMR (AM)
WCMR (1270 AM) is a radio station licensed to Elkhart, Indiana, United States. The station is currently owned by Progressive Broadcasting System.[1][2] WCMR airs a full-time Southern Gospel format, using Salem Radio Networks' "Solid Gospel" format.
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| Frequency | 1270 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Solid Gospel 1270 & 105.3 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Southern gospel |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Progressive Broadcasting System |
| WFRN-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1956 |
Former call signs | WCMR (1956-1993) WFRN (1993-2008) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 53650 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 1,000 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°37′16.00″N 85°57′40.00″W |
| Translator(s) | 105.3 W287BL (Elkhart) |
Until the summer of 2012, the station had utilized most of its weekday programming schedule for conservative talk as "Smart Talk 1270." "Smart Talk 1270" aired a variety of talk shows including; Bill Bennett, Dave Ramsey, and Hugh Hewitt.
History
The station went on the air as WCMR in 1956. WCMR broadcast a country music format for many years. From July 5, 1993, until June 16, 2008, the station used the call sign WFRN, with Christian talk programming separate from sister WFRN-FM which focuses on contemporary Christian music.[3]
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W287BL | 105.3 | Elkhart, Indiana | 165 | 128.2 m (421 ft) | D | FCC FM Query |
References
- "WCMR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WCMR Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- "WCMR Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.