XEG-AM
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| Broadcast area | Monterrey Metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 1050 kHz |
| Branding | La Ranchera de Monterrey |
| Programming | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Format | Classic Ranchera |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| XHRL-FM, XHCHL-FM, XECT-AM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1944 |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A (clear-channel) |
| Power | 100,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 25°41′53.50″N 100°10′30.20″W / 25.6981944°N 100.1750556°W |
| Links | |
| Website | larancherademonterrey.com.mx |
XEG-AM (1050 kHz) is a Class A clear channel radio station in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Its transmitter is in Guadalupe, Nuevo León. XEG was known as a border blaster in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. It now uses the name La Ranchera de Monterrey and broadcasts a Classic Ranchera radio format.
XEG is one of a handful of North American AM stations to broadcast at 100,000 watts around the clock. No commercial AM stations in the U.S. or Canada run more than 50,000 watts. XEG is non-directional at night but uses a directional antenna by day.