WMCL
{{about|the radio station|the college|William Mitchell College of Law}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WMCL
| logo = WMCL 1060am-107.9fm logo.jpg
| logo_size = 200px
| city = McLeansboro, Illinois
| area =
| branding = WMCL 1060am & 107.9fm
| frequency = 1060 kHz
| translator = 94.5 MHz (W233CY, Mount Vernon)
107.9 MHz (W300BD)
| airdate = January 26, 1968
| format = Classic country
| power = 2,500 watts day
2 watts night
| class = D
| facility_id = 15478
| coordinates = {{coord|38|06|16.17263|N|88|33|48.19118|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns =
| owner = Dana Communications Corporation
| licensee =
| sister_stations =
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.wmclradio.com/ WMCL website]
| affiliations =
| licensing_authority = FCC
}}
WMCL (1060 AM) is a radio station licensed to McLeansboro, Illinois, United States and airs a classic country format. 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WMCL |title=WMCL Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division |access-date=2011-10-19}}
1060 AM is a United States and Mexican clear-channel frequency, which requires WMCL to use a lower power after sunset.
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External links
- [http://www.wqrlradio.com/p/addpage.php?id=10 Station website]
{{AM station data|15478|WMCL}}
- {{FCC-LMS-Facility|202633|W233CY}}
- {{FCC-LMS-Facility|150130|W300BD}}
{{Marion-Carbondale (IL) Radio}}
{{Country Radio Stations in Illinois}}
Category:Classic country radio stations in the United States
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