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| Frequency | 1210 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | The Big 1210 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WRXX (95.3 FM) | |
| History | |
First air date | 1946[1] |
Former call signs | WCNT (1946-?)[2] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 26624 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts (day) 1,100 watts (critical hours) 3 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°28′55″N 89°08′56″W / 38.48194°N 89.14889°W |
| Links | |
| Website | mywithersradio.com/centralia |
WILY (1210 AM, "The Big 1210") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Centralia, Illinois. The station is owned by Withers Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by W. Russell Withers, Jr.
The station, established in 1946 as "WCNT", was assigned the call sign "WILY" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1967.[1][2]
Programming
WILY broadcasts an oldies music format featuring the "Good Time Oldies" programming from Dial Global.[3] As of January 2012[update], WILY's on-air personalities include Bruce Chandler in morning drive, JJ McKay on mid-days, Brad Pierce in afternoon drive, Peter McLaine on evenings, and Mike Shaw overnight. WILY also broadcasts a one-hour talk show hosted by Tootie Cooksey each weekday. On Mondays, this is called Talk Time USA and called Hotline on Tuesday through Friday.[4]
Translators
WILY programming is also carried on a broadcast translator station to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W254BE | 98.7 FM FM | Centralia, Illinois | 250 | D |
References
- ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Stations and Market Data for the United States". 1955 Broadcasting Yearbook-Marketbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1955. p. 127.
- ^ a b "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. FCC Media Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
- ^ "Air Staff". Withers Radio Centralia. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
External links
- WILY official website
- Withers Broadcasting
- Facility details for Facility ID WILY ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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