WKWN explained

WKWN
City:Trenton, Georgia, U.S.
Area:Chattanooga, Tennessee
Branding:News Radio 1420 AM 101.3 FM
Frequency:1420 kHz
Translator:101.3 W267CX (Trenton)
Format:News Talk Information, Oldies
Power:2,500 watts day
112 watts night
Class:D
Facility Id:54444
Coordinates:34.8619°N -85.4997°W
Former Callsigns:WADX (1981–1995)
Affiliations:Fox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Salem Radio Network
Premiere Networks
Atlanta Braves Radio Network
Owner:Dade County Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister Stations:WFLI (Chattanooga), WJTW
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:WKWN Online
Licensing Authority:FCC

WKWN (1420 AM) is a radio station broadcasting both a News Talk Information and an oldies format. It is licensed to Trenton, Georgia, U.S., and is currently owned by Dade County Broadcasting, Inc.

Programming

WKWN features programming from Fox News Radio, Salem Communications and Westwood One including Mike Gallagher, and Todd Starnes.[1] Alongside sister station WFLI, WKWN airs Dick Bartley's Classic Hits, The Wolfman Jack Radio Show, The Rick and Bubba Show, Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember, and American Top 40 The 70's with Casey Kasem.

FM Translator

WKWN has an FM translator, in addition to the main station at 1420 kHz. This FM translator is used to widen the broadcast area and provide better nighttime coverage.

History

The station went on the air as WADX on April 10, 1981. On November 6, 1995, the station changed its call sign to the current WKWN.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WKWN Facility Record. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. Web site: WKWN Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .