WBAL (AM)

WBAL (AM) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Baltimore, Maryland. It broadcasts a news/talk radio format and is owned by Hearst Communications. WBAL's studios and offices are located on Television Hill in the Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore, adjacent to the studios of sister station WBAL-TV. The station's transmitter is located in Randallstown, Maryland.

WBAL operates on a frequency of 1090 kHz and broadcasts with a power of 50,000 watts, non-directional, during the day. To protect other stations on the same frequency, at night WBAL uses a directional antenna pattern and reduces its power to 5,000 watts. Its strong signal allows it to be heard throughout Maryland and in parts of neighboring states.

WBAL is one of Baltimore's oldest radio stations, signing on the air on March 29, 1926. It was originally owned by the Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company of Baltimore (now Constellation Energy). Over the years, WBAL has been affiliated with several major radio networks, including NBC and CBS. It is currently affiliated with the NBC Radio Network.

WBAL's programming lineup consists primarily of news, talk, and sports programs. The station also carries Baltimore Orioles baseball games and Baltimore Ravens football games. Notable personalities who have worked at WBAL include Ron Smith, Alan Walden, and Bill O'Donnell. WBAL is a long-time and influential voice in the Baltimore metropolitan area.