WKWN

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.

WKWN
Broadcast areaChattanooga, Tennessee
Frequency1420 kHz
BrandingNews Radio 1420 AM 101.3 FM
Programming
FormatNews Talk Information, Oldies
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Salem Radio Network
Premiere Networks
Atlanta Braves Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerDade County Broadcasting, Inc.
WFLI (Chattanooga), WJTW
History
Former call signs
WADX (1981-1995)
Technical information
Facility ID54444
ClassD
Power2,500 watts day
112 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°51′43.00″N 85°29′59.00″W
Translator(s)101.3 W267CX (Trenton)
104.3 MHz W282AY (Chattanooga)
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWKWN Online

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.[2] This FM translator is used to widen the broadcast area and provide better nighttime coverage.

Broadcast translator for WKWN
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
W267CX 101.3 FMTrenton, Georgia201253250374 m (1,227 ft)DLMS

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.[3]

References
  1. "WKWN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "@discoverdade" on Twitter
  3. "WKWN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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