Frequency 620 kHz Class B | Branding Silver Dollar Radio | |
Power 1,000 watts day and night | ||
KWAL (620 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a country format to the Wallace, Idaho, United States, area. The station is currently owned by Metals Broadcasting Co. and features programming from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network. KWAL is unique because it is the only AM antenna array that has an interstate highway running through it.
On April 9, 2016, the north tower collapsed after a guy wire was struck by a truck. The station was granted authority to operate at 250 watts during nighttime hours using the south tower only, until it can be rebuilt. This is expected to occur in the Spring of 2017
History
In 1948, KWAL's frequency changed from 1450 KHz to 620 KHz, and its power increased from 250 W to 1 KW. At that time the station was a Mutual affiliate, licensed to Silver Broadcasting Company.