KHNS

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KHNS
KHNS Logo.png
Broadcast area Alaska Panhandle area
Frequency 102.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Programming
Format Public Radio
Variety
Affiliations National Public Radio, Public Radio International
Ownership
OwnerLynn Canal Broadcasting
Technical information
Facility ID 39331
Class A
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT -372.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
59°13′6″N135°25′29″W / 59.21833°N 135.42472°W / 59.21833; -135.42472
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Website KHNS website

KHNS is an FM-broadcasting public radio station with principal studios and offices in Haines, Alaska and secondary studios in Skagway, Alaska.

Contents

KHNS is broadcast throughout the upper Lynn Canal area which includes the communities of Haines, Skagway and Klukwan.

Programming

KHNS is the region's only local radio station and offers a wide variety of programming. Local news is produced by staff in Haines, but also covers Skagway, which is 14 miles from Haines via Ferry.

KHNS receives statewide news from the Alaska Public Radio Network, national news from National Public Radio, and international news from the BBC. [1] KHNS also subscribes to a variety of nationally syndicated shows. The station also produces local music shows in a variety of genres.

Notably, KHNS is the only Southeast Alaskan public radio station that is not a member of CoastAlaska.

Translator

Call sign Frequency City of license ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
K220BK91.9 FM Skagway, Alaska 4924  m (79  ft)D FMQ

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References

  1. "About KHNS | KHNS Radio | KHNS FM". 2011-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-23.