WSAU-FM

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WSAU-FM
CityRudolph, Wisconsin
Broadcast areaStevens Point-Wisconsin Rapids
Frequency99.9 MHz
Branding550 & 99.9 WSAU
Programming
FormatNews/talk
Ownership
OwnerDuey E. Wright
(WRIG, Inc.)
WDEZ, WIFC, WOZZ, WRIG, WSAU
History
First air date
September 30, 1990 (as WIZD)
Former call signs
WIZD (1989-2009)
Call sign meaning
Wausau
(location of WSAU)
Technical information
Facility ID73119
ClassC3
ERP13,000 watts
HAAT138 meters (453 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°20′19.00″N 89°38′55.00″W / 44.3386111°N 89.6486111°W / 44.3386111; -89.6486111
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewsau.com

WSAU-FM (99.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format, simulcasting WSAU in Wausau. Licensed to Rudolph, Wisconsin, United States, the station serves the Stevens Point-Wisconsin Rapids area. The station is currently owned by Midwest Communications.[1] WSAU derives a large amount of its programming from nationally syndicated conservative talk radio shows, and also broadcasts sports, such as from the Packers Radio Network.

History[]

WSAU-FM was previously known as WIZD and had a history of simulcasting WOFM in Wausau under various oldies, classic hits and adult contemporary formats since the 1990s. In September 2009, WIZD changed its call sign to WSAU-FM and began simulcasting WSAU in Wausau.

History of call letters[]

The call letters WSAU-FM were previously assigned to a Wausau station (now WIFC) that began broadcasting August 29, 1948. It broadcast on 95.5 MHz and was licensed to The Milwaukee Journal.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "WIZD Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "WSAU-FM Wausau Starts Service on Channel 238" (PDF). Broadcasting. September 13, 1948. Retrieved 7 January 2015.

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