WXYT (AM)

WXYT
Broadcast areaMetro Detroit
Frequency1270 kHz
BrandingThe Bet Detroit
Programming
FormatSports gambling
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1925 (1925)
Former call signs
  • WGHP (1925–1930)
  • WXYZ (1930–1984)
Call sign meaning
WXYZ Talk radio (disambiguation of former calls)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID28627
ClassB
Power50,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
42°1′39.16″N 83°20′41.75″W / 42.0275444°N 83.3449306°W / 42.0275444; -83.3449306
Repeater(s)97.1 WXYT-HD3 (Detroit)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)

WXYT (1270 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Detroit, Michigan. It airs a betting-oriented sports radio format known as "The Bet Detroit". Most programming comes from the BetMGM Network and Infinity Sports Network. During College football season, WXYT airs live play-by-play from the Central Michigan University Chippewas football team. 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.

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. WXYT is relayed over the third digital subchannel of co-owned 97.1 WXYT-FM.