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| Broadcast area | Midland–Odessa |
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| Frequency | 1070 kHz |
| Branding | KWEL AM 1070 FM 107.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/talk |
| Affiliations | Salem Radio Network Townhall News Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | CDA Broadcasting, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | April 23, 1981 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 35879 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,500 watts day |
Transmitter coordinates | 31°57′44″N 102°04′7″W / 31.96222°N 102.06861°W |
| Translator(s) | 107.1 K296FG (Midland) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kwel.com |
KWEL (1070 AM) is a radio station serving the Midland-Odessa area with a news/talk format. The station airs a serving of local programs and programs provided by Salem Radio Network and Westwood One. The station is currently under ownership of CDA Broadcasting, Inc. KWEL's AM frequency does not air at night. It airs every day from 6am- 8 pm. The FM frequency airs 24-hours a day and is the frequency found on the internet stream.
1070 AM is a United States and Canadian clear-channel frequency, on which KNX in Los Angeles is the only Class A station. However, a Class A license is available in Canada; CBA was a Class A station in Canada but moved to FM. KWEL must leave the air during nighttime hours to protect the skywave signal of KNX.