WZUS

WZUS
Broadcast areaDecatur Metropolitan Area
Frequency100.9 MHz
BrandingTalk 101 FM
Programming
FormatTalk radio
AffiliationsABC News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Radio America
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerThe Cromwell Radio Group, Inc. of Illinois
WEJT, WYDS, WZNX
History
First air date
1977 (as WKXK)
Former call signs
WKXK (1977–1989)
WXKO-FM (1989–2000)
WEGY (2000–2002)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID61225
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (328 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWZUS Online

WZUS 100.9 (FM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Macon, Illinois, the station serves the Decatur Area, and is owned by The Cromwell Group, Inc. of Illinois.[2] WZUS has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts.

Programming

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WZUS carries a local morning talk and farm news show, "Busboom & Wolfe." The rest of the weekday schedule is made up of nationally syndicated talk shows, including Glenn Beck, Dave Ramsey, Dan Bongino, Dana Loesch, Mark Levin, Ben Shapiro, Joe Pags and Red Eye Radio.[3]

History

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The station signed on in 1977; 47 years ago (1977). Its original call sign was WKXK. Its original city of license was Pana, Illinois.

In 1989, the call letters changed to WXKO-FM and from 2000 to 2002, the call sign was WEGY.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WZUS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ WZUS FCC.gov. Accessed July 22, 2012
  3. ^ DecaturRadio.com/Talk101Programming-Lineup
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39°47′11″N 88°59′29″W / 39.78639°N 88.99139°W / 39.78639; -88.99139