First air date October 5, 1947 Facility ID 22898 Frequency 1560 kHz Format Talk radio Affiliation ABC News Radio | Class D Transmitter coordinates (NAD83) City of license Canton Sister stations WCDD | |
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Broadcast area Fulton, Tazewell, Mason Counties in Central Illinois Power 250 watts day
18 watts night Area Fulton, Mason Counties, Tazewell Slogan The Voice of Fulton County | ||
WBYS (1560 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed for Canton, Illinois.
In September 2013, an 250-watt low-power FM translator (W282AO) was leased and added as a simulcast of WBYS on the FM dial at 93.7 FM.
The station broadcasts St. Louis Cardinal baseball. WBYS also carries the Chicago Bulls, University of Illinois football and basketball, and high school football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball.
History
WBYS began broadcasting October 5, 1947, on 1560 kHz with 250 W power (daytime only). It was owned by Fulton County Broadcasting Company. Broadcasting magazine reported that more than 3,500 people attended an open house in the station's new building.
References
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