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WTFN 1,280 AM

Aurora, IL

StatusLicensedSince 2026-06-26
ServiceAM
Community of licenseAurora, IL
Facility ID5217 FCC record
Call sign since2026-07-01

Licensed facilities

HoursPowerAntennaCoordinates (NAD83)
Daytime1 kWDirectional41° 46′ 10.10″ N 88° 14′ 44.30″ W
Nighttime0.5 kWDirectional41° 46′ 10.10″ N 88° 14′ 44.30″ W

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Frequency1,280 kHz
License fileBL-14439
License expires2028-12-01

Recent FCC actions

DateActionApplication
2026-08-19Granted0000302010 (Request for Extension)
2026-08-18Pending0000302010 (Request for Extension)

Call sign history

  • WBIG to WTFN, 2026-06-26

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From the FCC's LMS public database as of 2026-10-16, updated every morning, and the FCC AM map's data for AM power and antennas. Not a product of the FCC.