WXYT (AM)
WXYT (1270 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Detroit, Michigan. It airs a betting-oriented sports radio format known as "The Bet Detroit". Most programming comes from the BetQL and CBS Sports Radio networks. Owned by Audacy, Inc., the station serves Metro Detroit and much of Southeast Michigan. The studios and offices are on American Drive off 11 Mile Road in Southfield.
| Broadcast area | Metro Detroit |
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| Frequency | 1270 kHz |
| Branding | The Bet Detroit |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports betting |
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| History | |
First air date | 1923 (as WGHP) |
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Call sign meaning | former WXYZ call sign combined with former talk format |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 28627 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 50,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°1′39″N 83°20′42″W |
| Repeater(s) | 97.1 WXYT-FM HD3 (Detroit) |
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| Webcast | Listen live (via Audacy) |
| Website | www |
WXYT is a Class B station. Despite being on a regional channel, it is powered at 50,000 watts, the maximum for commercial AM stations. To protect other stations on 1270 AM, it uses a directional antenna with a nine-tower array. The transmitter is off Telegraph Road (U.S. Route 24) in Ash Township. WXYT is licensed for HD Radio broadcasting. It is relayed over the third digital subchannel of co-owned 97.1 WXYT-FM and is available on the Audacy app.