WWNR explained

WWNR
City:Beckley, West Virginia
Area:Beckley, West Virginia
Oak Hill, West Virginia
Branding:WWNR News-Talk 620
Airdate:1946
Frequency:620 kHz
Translator:101.1 W266AZ (Beckley)
Format:News/talk/sports
Power:AM: 5,000 watts day
25 watts night
Erp:FM: 250 watts
Class:AM and FM: D
Coordinates:37.755°N -81.2367°W
Callsign Meaning:WW Nick Rahall
father of original owners
Owner:Southern Communications
Sister Stations:WAXS, WBKW, WCIR-FM, WTNJ
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:wwnrradio.com
Affiliations:NBC News Radio
Genesis Communications Network
Radio America
Salem Radio Network
Townhall News
USA Radio Network
Westwood One
Licensing Authority:FCC

WWNR (620 AM) is a news/talk/sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Beckley, West Virginia, serving Beckley and Oak Hill in West Virginia. WWNR is owned and operated by Southern Communications.

WWNR began broadcasting in 1946 on 1450 kHz. It was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1951 the station changed its frequency to 620 kHz and increased its power output.

WWNR is currently using a 250-watt translator on 101.1 FM. The transmitter site is on Sullivan Hill south of Beckley.

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