WDUX (AM)
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| City of license | Waupaca, Wisconsin |
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| Broadcast area | Wausau-Stevens Point area |
| Branding | Classic Hit Country Am800 |
| Frequency | 800 kHz |
| First air date | April 29, 1956 |
| Format | Classic Country |
| Audience share | 0.9 (Sp'06, R&R[1]) |
| ERP | 5,000 watts day 500 watts night |
| HAAT | 74.0 meters |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 36245 |
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| Callsign meaning | Once owned by the owners of W'D'UZ,[2] |
| Affiliations | ABC Radio , Jones Radio Network |
| Owner | Laird Broadcasting Company, Inc. |
| Website | wdux.net |
WDUX (800 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format. Licensed to Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA, the station serves the Wausau-Stevens Point area. The station is currently owned by Laird Broadcasting Company, Inc. and features programing from ABC Radio and Jones Radio Network.[3]
[edit] History
The station began broadcasting on April 29, 1956, at 800 kHz, as a daytime operation, with 500 watts. In the late 1960s, daytime power was increased to 5kW, with a pre-sunrise power of 500 watts. Post-sunset authority was granted in 1987.
[edit] References
- ^ "Wausau-Stevens Point Market Ratings", Radio & Records.
- ^ Call Letter Origins. Radio History on the Web.
- ^ WDUX Facility Record. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
[edit] External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WDUX
- Radio Locator Information on WDUX
- Query Arbitron's AM station database for WDUX
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