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Author Topic: WBCQ 7490 AM off air, using 6160 AM (July 10 back on 7490)  (Read 3342 times)

Ct Yankee

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WBCQ 7490 AM off air, using 6160 AM (July 10 back on 7490)
« on: June 28, 2026, 2210 UTC »
I went to tune in to WBCQ 7490 AM at 2145 UTC and no broadcast, not even a carrier.  Found this on their Facebook site:


"Due to technical problems with our 7.490 khz transmitter, we have temporarily switched all 7.490 programming to 6.160 khz. We are working to restore our 7.490 services as soon as possible. You may also listen on our online stream as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience."

« Last Edit: July 10, 2026, 2154 UTC by Ct Yankee »
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Re: WBCQ 7490 AM off air, using 6160 AM
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2026, 0837 UTC »
I barely hear any of their frequencies anymore, even on the K3FEF WebSDR that's nearby in PA.

Their ALLISS module sits idle now after the flat earth church went downhill financially. It's now finally available for airtime leasing, we should do a group buy on some regular blocks for the upcoming winter holidays  ;D
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Re: WBCQ 7490 AM off air, using 6160 AM
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2026, 2154 UTC »
2150 UTC 10 JUL 2026

Broadcasting on 7490 (excellent reception), must have been sometime today they returned - last night they were still on 6160
« Last Edit: July 10, 2026, 2215 UTC by Ct Yankee »
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