WRCR
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| Broadcast area | Rockland County, New York |
| Frequency | 1700 kHz |
| Branding | Talkradio 77 WABC |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Conservative talk radio (WABC simulcast) |
| Affiliations | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alexander Broadcasting, Inc. (sale to Red Apple Media pending) |
| History | |
First air date | September 1, 1965 |
Former call signs |
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Former frequencies | 1300 kHz (1965–2015) |
Call sign meaning | Rockland County Radio |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 64556 |
| Class | B |
| Power |
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Transmitter coordinates | 41°11′22.3″N 74°00′53.5″W / 41.189528°N 74.014861°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | www |
WRCR (1700 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Haverstraw, New York, and serving Rockland County. WRCR broadcasts a conservative talk radio format with a WABC simulcast. The station is owned by Alexander Broadcasting, Inc., but is in the process of being sold to WABC owner Red Apple Media. Its studios and offices are at 144 Ramapo Road in Garnerville.
By day, WRCR is powered at 10,000 watts non-directional. To avoid interference with other stations at night, it reduces power to 1,000 watts at sunset. The station's transmitter site is at South Mountain Park in Haverstraw.