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WMSA
Frequency1340 kHz
Programming
FormatTalk and oldies
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerStephens Media Group
WRCD, WVLF
History
First air date
October 12, 1945; 79 years ago (1945-10-12)
Call sign meaning
MaSsenA
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID97
ClassC
Power910 watts
Transmitter coordinates
44°54′11″N 74°53′02″W / 44.90306°N 74.88389°W / 44.90306; -74.88389
Translator(s)92.9 W225DE (Massena)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1340wmsa.com

WMSA (1340 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a radio format of talk and oldies, with local news updates. Licensed to Massena, New York, the station is owned by the Stephens Media Group.

WMSA transmits with 910 watts around the clock. It uses a non-directional antenna.

History

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WMSA is one of the oldest stations in the North Country. It signed on the air at 2 p.m. on October 12, 1945; 79 years ago (1945-10-12).

The station was previously owned by Martz Communications Group, and was acquired by Stephens as of February 1, 2008.

Logo before tramslator sign on

Translators

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A translator, W225DE (92.9 Massena), was turned on in late July 2021.

Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
W225DE 92.9 FM Massena, New York 199998 250 D LMS
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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WMSA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.