WNDE
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WNDE, branded as "SportsRadio 1260 WNDE", is an AM radio station
owned by Clear Channel
Communications in Indianapolis, Indiana
. The station operates on the AM radio frequency of 1260 kHz. The studios and transmitters are located at 6161 Fall Creek Road on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
When WFBM went on the air, it was assigned a frequency of 1130 kilocycles (the kilohertz did not come into use for another quarter century). In 1927, it moved to 1330 kc, then to 1090 kc in 1928, and to 1230 kc in 1929. It arrived at its current frequency after the great frequency shift of 1941, when all stations in the United States at 1230 kc were moved to 1260 kc.
In 1949, WFBM became WFBM-AM when WFBM-TV (now WRTV
6) went on the air in time to broadcast the 1949 Indianapolis 500 (May 30, 1949). The WFBM “family” grew on November 26, 1959, when WFBM-FM went on the air at 94.7 mHz.
In 1957, the three WFBM stations were sold to Time-Life, Inc. In 1972, WFBM-TV became WRTV
. In November 1973, WFBM-AM became WNDE, followed by WFBM-FM becoming WFBQ
Q95 in the Spring of 1974.
WNDE is the oldest operating radio station in Indianapolis, and third oldest in the state of Indiana.
affiliate since 2002. It had previously been an ESPN Radio
affiliate on two occasions.
WNDE is the originating station of Fox's morning-drive Zakk and Jack Show, and airs the locally produced (Jake) Query and (Derek) Schultz during afternoon drive, as well as a weekly local show, The Drive with Matt & Jason starring Matt Thompson and Jason Hoffsetz.
Middays feature Fox's The Dan Patrick Show
and Premiere's The Jim Rome Show.
WNDE broadcasts Purdue University
football and men's basketball, as well as Westwood One
's NFL Football
and NCAA men's basketball coverage. After years of broadcasting Cincinnati Reds
baseball, WNDE was a part of the Chicago Cubs
network in 2009 and 2010.
In 2011, WNDE dropped NASCAR
programming after many years, and began broadcasting Indianapolis Indians
baseball. Later that year, they added IUPUI Jaguars
men's basketball.
Former hosts of the afternoon drive local show include Mark Patrick, the team of Tim Bragg & Bill Benner, Indiana Pacers
announcer Mark Boyle, and JMV (John Michael Vincent, currently with WFNI).
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
owned by Clear Channel
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
Communications in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. The station operates on the AM radio frequency of 1260 kHz. The studios and transmitters are located at 6161 Fall Creek Road on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
History
WNDE began operation as WFBM in 1924 as the fifth radio station licensed in Indianapolis (after WLK [1922-1923], WOH [1922-1923], WBBI [1924], and WBBZ [1924-1925]). It was started by the Merchants Heating & Light Co., later Indianapolis Power & Light.When WFBM went on the air, it was assigned a frequency of 1130 kilocycles (the kilohertz did not come into use for another quarter century). In 1927, it moved to 1330 kc, then to 1090 kc in 1928, and to 1230 kc in 1929. It arrived at its current frequency after the great frequency shift of 1941, when all stations in the United States at 1230 kc were moved to 1260 kc.
In 1949, WFBM became WFBM-AM when WFBM-TV (now WRTV
WRTV
WRTV, channel 6, is the ABC television affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana; it is owned by McGraw-Hill. Its transmitter is located on the northwest side of Indianapolis at 8001 Township Line Road. Its studios are found at 1330 N...
6) went on the air in time to broadcast the 1949 Indianapolis 500 (May 30, 1949). The WFBM “family” grew on November 26, 1959, when WFBM-FM went on the air at 94.7 mHz.
In 1957, the three WFBM stations were sold to Time-Life, Inc. In 1972, WFBM-TV became WRTV
WRTV
WRTV, channel 6, is the ABC television affiliate in Indianapolis, Indiana; it is owned by McGraw-Hill. Its transmitter is located on the northwest side of Indianapolis at 8001 Township Line Road. Its studios are found at 1330 N...
. In November 1973, WFBM-AM became WNDE, followed by WFBM-FM becoming WFBQ
WFBQ
WFBQ is a radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, owned by Clear Channel Communications. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 94.7 MHz, FM channel 234. The studios are located at 6161 Fall Creek Road on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The transmitter and antenna are...
Q95 in the Spring of 1974.
WNDE is the oldest operating radio station in Indianapolis, and third oldest in the state of Indiana.
Station broadcasting information
WNDE broadcasts using 5 kW of power, with a directional antenna for nighttime operations. This causes the station to broadcast in circular patterns to the north-northwest and south-southeast of the antenna site. More information is available at the FCC query for WNDE.Programming
WNDE (which had at one time used a Top 40 format, competing with the original WIFE in the 1970s, using the identifier "Windy in Indy") has been a Fox Sports RadioFox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
affiliate since 2002. It had previously been an ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
affiliate on two occasions.
WNDE is the originating station of Fox's morning-drive Zakk and Jack Show, and airs the locally produced (Jake) Query and (Derek) Schultz during afternoon drive, as well as a weekly local show, The Drive with Matt & Jason starring Matt Thompson and Jason Hoffsetz.
Middays feature Fox's The Dan Patrick Show
The Dan Patrick Show
The Dan Patrick Show is a syndicated sports talk show hosted by former ESPN personality Dan Patrick. It is currently produced by DirecTV Sports Group and is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. The three-hour program broadcasts live every day beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern/6 a.m. Pacific time on Fox...
and Premiere's The Jim Rome Show.
WNDE broadcasts Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
football and men's basketball, as well as Westwood One
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
's NFL Football
NFL on Westwood One
The NFL on Westwood One is the brand name given to weekly National Football League games carried on the radio over the Dial Global Radio Network...
and NCAA men's basketball coverage. After years of broadcasting Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
baseball, WNDE was a part of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
network in 2009 and 2010.
In 2011, WNDE dropped NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
programming after many years, and began broadcasting Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
baseball. Later that year, they added IUPUI Jaguars
IUPUI Jaguars
The IUPUI Jaguars are the 14 intercollegiate teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. IUPUI competes in The Summit League in all sports.-History:...
men's basketball.
Former hosts of the afternoon drive local show include Mark Patrick, the team of Tim Bragg & Bill Benner, Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
announcer Mark Boyle, and JMV (John Michael Vincent, currently with WFNI).