WXNT
CBS Sports Radio affiliate in Indianapolis
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| City | Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Indianapolis |
| Branding | CBS Sports 1430 |
| Frequency | 1430 kHz |
| First air date | November 29, 1926 (1926-11-29)[1] |
| Format | Sports |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 47145 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 39°50′18″N 86°11′55.1″W / 39.83833°N 86.198639°W / 39.83833; -86.198639Coordinates: 39°50′18″N 86°11′55.1″W / 39.83833°N 86.198639°W / 39.83833; -86.198639 |
| Call sign meaning | X (Crossroads of America) News/Talk |
| Former call signs | WKBF (1926–1935) WIRE (1935–1990) WFXF (1990–1992) WCKN (1992–1994) WMYS (1994–2001) |
| Former frequencies | 1400 kHz (1926–1941) |
| Affiliations | CBS Sports Radio |
| Owner | Cumulus Media (Radio License Holding SRC LLC) |
| Sister stations | WFMS, WJJK, WNTR, WNDX, WZPL |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | cbssports1430.com |
WXNT (1430 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana. The station is owned by Cumulus Media, and carries an all-sports radio format, as an affiliate of the CBS Sports Radio Network.[2][3] WXNT airs a local Indianapolis-centered sports talk show in the afternoon with Kent Sterling. The remainder of the schedule is CBS Sports Radio shows and live sporting events.
WXNT studios and offices are located on N. Meridian Street, along with sister stations 99.5 WZPL and 107.9 WNTR. The transmitter and antenna are located off Knollton Road at West 46th Street, on the northwest side of Indianapolis.[4] WXNT operates at 5000 watts around the clock, using a non-directional antenna by day. But at night a directional antenna is required to protect other stations on AM 1430 from interference.[5]
- ^ "The Indiana Radio Archive - Stations - WXNT". indianaradio.net. Archived from the original on 20 May 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "WXNT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "WXNT Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20.
- ^ "WXNT-AM Radio Station Coverage Map". radio-locator.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "WXNT-AM 1430 kHz - Indianapolis, IN". radio-locator.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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