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WCDO (AM)

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WCDO
Broadcast areaSouthern Tier
Frequency1490 kHz
BrandingFM 101 / AM 1490
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
  • Dave Mance
  • (CDO Broadcasting, Inc.)
WCDO-FM
History
First air date
January 18, 1982 (1982-01-18)
Former call signs
WSID (1982–1984)
Call sign meaning
Chenango, Delaware, Otsego
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9685
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
42°19′24″N 75°22′57″W / 42.32333°N 75.38250°W / 42.32333; -75.38250
Translator(s)92.3 W222CR (Norwich)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewcdoonline.com

WCDO (1490 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format licensed to Sidney, New York, United States. The station is owned by Dave Mance under the name of CDO Broadcasting, Inc., and features programming from Compass Media Networks, United Stations Radio Networks, and Westwood One.[2]

The station simulcasts its sister station WCDO-FM 100.9.[3]

History

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The station went on the air as WCDO on January 18, 1982. On August 1, 1984, it changed its call sign to WSID and on July 6, 1985, to the current WCDO.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WCDO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "WCDO Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "WCDO Radio format description on www.swelby.com". swelby.com/places/view/50a41a4dea543af024006b30/wcdo.
  4. ^ "WCDO Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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