Posted by detectivetom on February 15, 2026, 3:26 pm
Was tuning through radio about 3 p.m. and 1530 WCKG-AM was simulcasting 1280 WBUS, the Dave Ramsey show. Signal was loud and clear but 1280 was all static on the far Southwest Side.
Re: 1280 AM
Posted by WYTZZ95FM on February 15, 2026, 4:28 pm, in reply to "1280 AM"
WBIG-AM 1280 is really challenged after a plane hit their tower, followed by their losing their tower altogether. Does not get out far. The antenna is on top of a metal structure, similar to an 18 wheeler cab. Antenna is on top of it and grounded. It is located in a parking lot. (Anyone have more to add or correct me, please do so). I remember a while back when the engineer submitted the proposal to the FCC and it was approved. I was amazed at the engineering marvel and creativity, involved to get it to function.
I think you meant that 1530 was loud and clear? The audio on 1530 was either low or missing for the last few weeks but it is now fixed.
on February 15, 2026, 3:26 pm