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WERL

WERL is a radio station broadcasting a conservative talk radio format. Licensed to Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States. The station is currently owned by Heartland Comm. License, LLC and features programming from Compass Media Networks, Premiere Networks, and Westwood One.

Last revised
Jun 16, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
181 w
Citations
3
Source
WERL
Frequency950 kHz
BrandingFreedom Talk 101.7 FM 950 AM
Programming
FormatTalk radio
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerHeartland Comm. License, LLC
WCYE, WNWX, WRJO
History
First air date
May 23, 1961 (1961-05-23)1
Technical information2
Licensing authority
FCC
4907
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
51 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
45°58′32.00″N 89°14′44.00″W / 45.9755556°N 89.2455556°W / 45.9755556; -89.2455556
Translator101.7 W269DZ (Eagle River)
Links
Public license information
Websitewerlam.com

WERL (950 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a conservative talk radio format. Licensed to Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States. The station is currently owned by Heartland Comm. License, LLC and features programming from Compass Media Networks, Premiere Networks, and Westwood One.3

WERL dropped its longtime Adult Standards format on July 1, 2010, in favor of the current "Freedom Talk" format.

References

References

  1. "WERL on the Air". Vilas County News-Review. Eagle River, Wisconsin. May 25, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved April 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WERL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "WERL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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