KKWS

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KKWS
KKWS SuperstationK-106 logo.png
Broadcast areaCentral and northern Minnesota
Frequency 105.9 MHz
BrandingSuperstation K106
Programming
Format Country
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
KWAD, KNSP
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 28650
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 171 meters (561 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°35′59″N94°54′04″W / 46.59972°N 94.90111°W / 46.59972; -94.90111
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website superstationk106.com

KKWS (105.9 FM "Superstation K106") is a radio station that broadcasts a country music format. Licensed to Wadena, Minnesota, United States, it serves central and northern Minnesota. The station is owned and operated by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

KKWS is located at 201½ South Jefferson Street, in Wadena, along with sister stations KWAD and KNSP.

Hubbard Broadcasting announced on November 13, 2014, that it would purchase the Omni Broadcasting stations, including KKWS. [2] The sale was completed on February 27, 2015, at a purchase price of $8 million for the 16 stations and one translator. [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KKWS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Hubbard Picks up 16 Stations From Omni". Radio Ink . November 13, 2014. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  3. "Hubbard Closes on 16 MN Stations from Omni". Radio Online. February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.