In late 1949, Steve Cole became the chief engineer and general manager. On December 17, 1951, the FCC granted a construction permit for WCEN improvements. On February 26, 1952, the station began full-time operation on 1150 kHz with 1,000 watts, non-directional daytime, and 500 watts directional nighttime power.
WCEN's leadership changed in late 1949 when Steve Cole became chief engineer and general manager. The FCC gave WCEN a permit to make improvements on December 17, 1951. Two months later, the station began regular broadcasts on 1150 kHz with daytime and nighttime power levels of 1,000 and 500 watts.