KDIZ (AM)

KDIZ (1570 kHz "Freedom 1570") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Golden Valley, Minnesota, and serving the Twin Cities radio market. The station is owned by the Salem Media Group and broadcasts a conservative talk radio format. KDIZ's radio studios are on Cliff Road near Minnesota State Highway 77 in Eagan.

KDIZ
Broadcast areaMinneapolis-St. Paul
Frequency1570 kHz
BrandingFreedom 1570
Programming
FormatConservative talk
AffiliationsRadio America
Salem Radio Network
Townhall News
Westwood One
Saint John's University Football
Ownership
Owner
KKMS, KYCR, WWTC
History
First air date
October 27, 1961 (1961-10-27) (as KUXL)
Former call signs
KUXL (1961-1988)
KYCR (1988-2015)
Call sign meaning
Taken from sister station and former Radio Disney owned-affiliate KYCR (Kids DIZney)
Technical information
Facility ID10828
ClassB
Power4,000 watts day
220 watts night
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitefreedom1570.com

By day, KDIZ is powered at 4,000 watts. But because 1570 AM is a Mexican clear channel frequency, KDIZ reduces power at night to 220 watts to avoid interference. The signal is non-directional at all times. The transmitter is on Lilac Drive North in Golden Valley, near Minnesota State Highway 100.

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