WKWN (1420 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a full-service format. It is licensed to Trenton, Georgia, and is currently owned by Dade County Broadcasting, Inc. WKWN also simulcasts on low-power translator W267CX 101.3, as well as Chattanooga translator W282AY 104.3.

WKWN
Broadcast area
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dade County
Frequency1420 kHz
BrandingK-WIN 1420 AM
Programming
FormatFull-service radio
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[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
54444
ClassD
Power2,500 watts day
112 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°51′43.00″N 85°29′59.00″W / 34.8619444°N 85.4997222°W / 34.8619444; -85.4997222
Translators101.3 W267CX (Trenton)
104.3 MHz W282AY (Chattanooga)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.discoverdade.com/kwn/

Programming

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FM Translator

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WKWN has an FM translator, in addition to the main station at 1420 kHz.[3] 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 infoNotes
W267CX 101.3 FMTrenton, Georgia201253250374 m (1,227 ft)DLMSBranded as "101.3 The Wolf"

History

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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.[4]

References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for WKWN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WKWN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "@discoverdade" on Twitter
  4. "WKWN Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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