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WMSA

Massena, New York
Frequency	1340 kHz
Programming
Format	Talk and oldies
Affiliations	CBS News Radio Premiere Networks Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Stephens Media Group
Sister stations	WRCD, WVLF
History
First air date	October 12, 1945; 79 years ago (1945-10-12)
Call sign meaning	MaSsenA
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	97
Class	C
Power	910 watts
Transmitter coordinates	44°54′11″N 74°53′02″W / 44.90306°N 74.88389°W / 44.90306; -74.88389
Translator(s)	92.9 W225DE (Massena)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	1340wmsa.com

WMSA (1340 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a radio format of talk and oldies, with local news updates. Licensed to Massena, New York, the station is owned by the Stephens Media Group.

WMSA transmits with 910 watts around the clock. It uses a non-directional antenna.

History

WMSA is one of the oldest stations in the North Country. It signed on the air at 2 p.m. on October 12, 1945; 79 years ago (1945-10-12).

The station was previously owned by Martz Communications Group, and was acquired by Stephens as of February 1, 2008.

Translators

A translator, W225DE (92.9 Massena), was turned on in late July 2021.

External links

• www.1340wmsa.com
• Facility details for Facility ID 97 (WMSA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• WMSA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database

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