890 AM
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The following radio stations broadcast on AM frequency 890 kHz: WLS in Chicago and KBBI in Homer, Alaska, share Class A status on 890 kHz. WLS is the only station on that frequency to broadcast with 50,000 watts during nighttime hours. 21 stations in the United States broadcast on 890 kHz. 890 AM is a US clear-channel frequency.
In Argentina
Libre in Buenos Aires
LU33 Pampeana in Santa Rosa, La Pampa
LV11 Santiago del Estero in Santiago del Estero
In Canada
CJDC in Dawson Creek, British Columbia - 10 kW, transmitter located at 55.775°N 120.221°W / 55.775; -120.221 (CJDC - 10 kW daytime, 10 kW nighttime)
In Cuba
CMKC: Radio Revolución in Santiago de Cuba
CMIB (Radio Progreso) in Chambas, Ciego de Avila
In Mexico
XEAK-AM in Acámbaro, Guanajuato
In the United States
Stations in bold are clear-channel stations.
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