WWVA (1170 AM) is a Class A clear-channel radio station licensed to WHEELING, WV. Operating with 50 kW daytime power using a directional (different day/night patterns) antenna system with 3 towers. At night it operates at 53 kW. After sunset, skywave propagation can extend the signal across much of North America. The station is owned by iHeartMedia. It broadcasts a News/talk format.