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530 AM is a regional broadcast frequency on AM radio. It is the lowest frequency of the AM band in the United States. The following radio stations broadcast on AM frequency 530 kHz:

Argentina

Canada

Broadcasting status copied from Wikipedia articles on specific stations.

  • CHLO in Brampton ( Greater Toronto Area), Ontario [1]
  • CIRS in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, [1] off-air since 2010.
  • CKML in Chalk River, Ontario, license not renewed in 2012.
  • CFHS in Fort Frances, Ontario, [1] broadcasting status unknown.

Cuba

These stations can be heard in large parts of the southeastern U.S. at night, interfering with each other.

United States

All U.S.-based radio stations on 530 operate as travelers' information stations. A detailed list of all currently licensed stations can be queried at the FCC Website.

Note: In large parts of North America, the morse code LYQ (.-.. -.-- --.-) can be heard on this frequency. It originates from a non-directional beacon in Manchester, Tennessee [5] on 529 kHz.

References

  1. ^ a b c FCC AM Query, retrieved 21 Dec 2012
  2. ^ Radio Enciclopedia Website, retrieved 21 Dec 2012
  3. ^ "Cuba Radio Map". www.bamlog.com.
  4. ^ Emisoras cubanas y frecuencias de transmisión agrupadas por provincias (AM) -www.radiocubana.cu
  5. ^ "Website of Radio WWRB, the operator of the LYQ beacon". Archived from the original on March 24, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2012.

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