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KWIN

This article is about the radio station. For the window manager, see KWin.
KWIN
Broadcast areaStockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Frequency97.7 MHz
Branding97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Programming
FormatUrban contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWNN
History
First air date
1959
Call sign meaning
pronounced "K-Win"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60425
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (328 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°4′17″N 121°15′25″W / 38.07139°N 121.25694°W / 38.07139; -121.25694
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekwin.com
KWNN
Broadcast areaStockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Frequency98.3 MHz
Branding97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Programming
FormatUrban contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWIN
History
First air date
1980 (as KMIX)
Former call signs
KMIX (1980–1995)
Call sign meaning
pronounced "K-Win"
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60427
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT119 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°34′46″N 120°50′48″W / 37.57944°N 120.84667°W / 37.57944; -120.84667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitekwin.com

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.[3] The transmitter for KWNN is off Geer Road in Hughson.[4]

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.[5] In 1995, KMIX-FM became KWNN, simulcasting Rhythmic CHR KWIN.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWIN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWNN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWIN
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWNN
  5. ^ Sweetland, Richard. "KCEY / K-MIX: First New Building in 29 Years, Worth Waiting For". Modesto Radio Museum. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  6. ^ "Vox Jox". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 11. March 18, 1995. p. 78.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KWNN