WDAL (AM)

WDAL (1430 AM) is a radio station licensed to Dalton, Georgia, United States, broadcasting a classic hits format. The station is currently owned by North Georgia Radio Group, L.P.^[2] The station is also relayed on FM translator W252CR (98.3); this is reflected in its "98.3 The Mountain" branding.

WDAL

Dalton, Georgia
Broadcast area	Dalton, Georgia
Frequency	1430 kHz
Branding	"98.3 The Mountain"
Programming
Format	Classic hits
Ownership
Owner	North Georgia Radio Group, L.P.
History
First air date	1954 (1954) (as WRCD)
Former call signs	WRCD (1954–1987) WLSQ (1987–1995)
Call sign meaning	Dalton
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	54518
Class	D
Power	2,500 watts day 72 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	34°47′23.00″N 84°57′12.00″W
Translator	98.3 W252CR (Dalton)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Website	bulldog983.com

History

The station signed on in 1954 as WRCD, and changed its call letters to WLSQ on September 28, 1987. On June 1, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WDAL.^[3]

On January 20, 1987, WDAL had a construction permit to increase its daytime power to 5 kW.