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WIOS

Coordinates: 44°15′48″N 83°32′42″W / 44.26333°N 83.54500°W / 44.26333; -83.54500
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WIOS
Broadcast area[1] (Daytime)
[2] (Nighttime)
Frequency1480 kHz
Branding1480 WIOS
Programming
FormatNews/Talk
AffiliationsMichigan Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerCarroll Enterprises
History
First air date
1958
Call sign meaning
Iosco County, Michigan
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassD
Power1,000 watts (Daytime)
109 watts (Night)
Translator(s)W295CU (106.9 MHz, Tawas City)
Links
Public license information
Websitehttp://www.wiosradio.com/

WIOS (1480 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a format of talk. Licensed to Tawas City, Michigan, it first began broadcasting in 1958.

WIOS has essentially been a full-service MOR station throughout its existence until it changed to "all talk" 24 hours a day on June 15, 2015.

National talk radio hosts are featured throughout the weekdays, while lighter, non-political talk fare is featured on the weekends along with old-time radio shows Saturday evenings.

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44°15′48″N 83°32′42″W / 44.26333°N 83.54500°W / 44.26333; -83.54500