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WMCL

WMCL is a radio station licensed to McLeansboro, Illinois, United States. Originally signed on in 1968 as a 250 watt daytime only station owned by Hamilton County Broadcasting, the station's power was increased to 2500 watts during daylight hours in 1980. WMCL's current owner is Dana Communications Corporation. A rare example of an AM station which uses both masts in daylight and sends the tiny night signal omnidrectionally through one mast.

Last revised
Jun 11, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
255 w
Citations
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Source
WMCL
Frequency1060 kHz
BrandingWMCL 1060am & 107.9fm
Programming
FormatSilent
Ownership
OwnerDana Communications Corporation
History
First air date
January 26, 1968
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
15478
ClassD
Power2,500 watts day
2 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
38°06′16.17263″N 88°33′48.19118″W / 38.1044923972°N 88.5633864389°W / 38.1044923972; -88.5633864389
Translators94.5 MHz (W233CY, Mount Vernon)
107.9 MHz (W300BD)
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Public license information

WMCL (1060 AM) is a radio station licensed to McLeansboro, Illinois, United States. Originally signed on in 1968 as a 250 watt daytime only station owned by Hamilton County Broadcasting, the station's power was increased to 2500 watts during daylight hours in 1980. WMCL's current owner is Dana Communications Corporation.2 A rare example of an AM station which uses both masts in daylight and sends the tiny night signal omnidrectionally through one mast.

1060 AM is a United States and Mexican clear-channel frequency, which requires WMCL to use a lower power after sunset.

On June 1, 2026, the station went off the air along with some of its sister stations as part of a reorganization effort by the owner.3

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References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WMCL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WMCL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
  3. "Withers Broadcasting Takes Four Silent In Restructuring". RadioInsight. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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