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WLAQ

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WLAQ
Broadcast areaRome metropolitan area, Georgia
Frequency1410 kHz
BrandingAM 1410
Programming
FormatNews Talk Information
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Ownership
OwnerCripple Creek Broadcasting Company
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID14502
ClassB
Power1,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°15′43.00″N 85°12′22.00″W / 34.2619444°N 85.2061111°W / 34.2619444; -85.2061111
Translator(s)96.9 W245DG (Rome)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.WLAQ1410.com

WLAQ (1410 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Rome, Georgia, United States, the station was first licensed on May 4, 1947[2] and serves the Rome area. The station is currently owned by Cripple Creek Broadcasting Company and features programming from CBS News Radio.[3]

WLAQ currently provides a locally produced morning news/talk/sports program hosted by News Director Elizabeth Davis, as well as a great deal of local varsity sports coverage. WLAQ and its sister station WATG 95.7 FM The Ridge are flagship stations for coverage of the Rome Braves, Class A affiliate of the major league Atlanta Braves. Son of legendary Braves voice Skip Caray, Josh Caray, provided the play-by-play for the 2007 and 2008 seasons, now handled by Rome native Ben Poplin. Other sports coverage is provided by station principals Randy Davis, Matt Davis, and numerous other local sports watchers.

WLAQ's daily syndicated programming includes the Glenn Beck Program, Rush Limbaugh, Dave Ramsey, and continuous coverage through the night from ESPN Radio. The station also carries NASCAR coverage from the Motor Racing Network and Georgia Tech basketball and football.

Glenn Beck premiered on WLAQ in the 9 AM to noon time slot in September 2008, after decades of that time slot being filled by regionally syndicated talk-radio mainstay Ludlow Porch.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WLAQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "AM Query: First license" (FCC.gov)
  3. ^ "WLAQ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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