The 200 foot radio tower for WJLX-AM in Alabama went missing.

Is there more to this story? It seems like a lot of information is missing from early news reports—and just what is an FM translator, anyway? We'll cover all that in this video!

More info and articles mentioned in the video:

  - WJLX 101.5 FM (1240 AM) website: https://www.wjlx1015.com
  - FCC AM Station Profile for WJLX: https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/am-profile/wjlx
  - Coverage from CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/08/us/stolen-transmitter-radio-tower-jasper-alabama/index.html
  - Discussion on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/1am3iza/alabama_station_in_disbelief_after_200foot_radio/
  - Discussion on Radio Discussions: https://www.radiodiscussions.com/threads/wjlx-200-tower-reported-stolen.769741/#google_vignette
  - Video of AM transmitter off air (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Srg9WEPzw

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