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WDAL (AM)

WDAL is a radio station licensed to Dalton, Georgia, United States, broadcasting a classic hits format. The station is currently owned by North Georgia Radio Group, L.P. The station is also relayed on FM translator W252CR (98.3); this is reflected in its "98.3 The Mountain" branding.

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Aug 1, 2026
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Source
WDAL
Broadcast area
Dalton, Georgia
Frequency1430 kHz
Branding"98.3 The Mountain"
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerNorth Georgia Radio Group, L.P.
History
First air date
1954 (1954) (as WRCD)
Former call signs
  • WRCD (1954–1987)
  • WLSQ (1987–1995)
Call sign meaning
Dalton
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
54518
ClassD
Power
  • 2,500 watts day
  • 72 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°47′23.00″N 84°57′12.00″W / 34.7897222°N 84.9533333°W / 34.7897222; -84.9533333
Translator98.3 W252CR (Dalton)
Links
Public license information
Websitebulldog983.com

WDAL (1430 AM) is a radio station licensed to Dalton, Georgia, United States, broadcasting a classic hits format. The station is currently owned by North Georgia Radio Group, L.P.2 The station is also relayed on FM translator W252CR (98.3); this is reflected in its "98.3 The Mountain" branding.

History

The station signed on in 1954 as WRCD, and changed its call letters to WLSQ on September 28, 1987. On June 1, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WDAL.3

On January 20, 1987, WDAL had a construction permit to increase its daytime power to 5 kW.

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