KWIN explained

KWIN
City:Lodi, California
Area:Stockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Branding:97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Frequency:97.7 MHz
Airdate:1959
Format:Urban contemporary
Erp:6,000 watts
Haat:100 meters (328 ft)
Class:A
Facility Id:60425
Callsign Meaning:pronounced "K-Win"
Affiliations:Compass Media Networks
Owner:Cumulus Media
Licensee:Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
Sister Stations:KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWNN
Website:kwin.com
Licensing Authority:FCC
KWNN
City:Turlock, California
Area:Stockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Branding:97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Frequency:98.3 MHz
Airdate:1980 (as KMIX)
Format:Urban contemporary
Erp:2,000 watts
Haat:119 meters (390 ft)
Class:A
Facility Id:60427
Callsign Meaning:pronounced "K-Win"
Former Callsigns:KMIX (1980–1995)
Affiliations:Compass Media Networks
Owner:Cumulus Media
Licensee:Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
Sister Stations:KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWIN
Website:kwin.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KWIN (97.7 FM) and KWNN (98.3 FM) is a pair of commercial radio stations serving the Stockton and Modesto sections of California's Central Valley. They simulcast an urban contemporary radio format and are owned by Cumulus Media. KWIN is licensed to Lodi and KWNN is licensed to Turlock. The studios and offices are in Stockton. The transmitter for KWIN is off California State Route 99 at Cora Post Road in Lodi.[1] The transmitter for KWNN is off Geer Road in Hughson.[2]

On air DJs include The Morning Block Party with Lucas, Middays with Lani Q, Afternoons with Jiggy, Nights with Tino Cochino, Danny B. & The Bomb Squad, Late Nights with Q and Overnights with Late Night Slow Jams R Dub and Jeff Bayani.

History

KTUR (later KCEY), signed on in 1949. In 1977, when an FM station was added, a new building went up. K-MIX 98 was automated adult contemporary with DJs recording their shows to give the impression of live broadcasts.[3] In 1995, KMIX-FM became KWNN, simulcasting Rhythmic CHR KWIN.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=kwin&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/KWIN
  2. https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=kwnn&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/KWNN
  3. Web site: KCEY / K-MIX: First New Building in 29 Years, Worth Waiting For. Sweetland. Richard. Modesto Radio Museum. May 28, 2015.
  4. Vox Jox. Billboard. March 18, 1995. 107. 11. 78.