KWAK (AM)

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KWAK
Frequency 1240 kHz
BrandingOldies 102.7 & 1240
Programming
Format Oldies
Ownership
OwnerArkansas County Broadcasters, Inc.
KWAK-FM
History
First air date
May 1948
Call sign meaning
"Quack" (area is noted for ducks) [1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 2774
Class C
Power 960 watts (unlimited)
Transmitter coordinates
 34°29′27″N91°33′45″W / 34.49083°N 91.56250°W / 34.49083; -91.56250
Translator(s) 96.1 K241CY (Stuttgart)
102.7 K274BX (Stuttgart)
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Public license information

KWAK (1240 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format. [3] Licensed to Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States, the station is currently owned by Arkansas County Broadcasters, Inc. [4]

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Programming

Along with its usual oldies programming, KWAK is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans radio network. [5]

History

KWAK began broadcasting in May 1948 on 1240 kHz with 250 W power (full-time). Owned by Arkansas Airwaves Company, it was a Mutual affiliate and was "fed many programs from KXLR, North Little Rock, a sister station." [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Nelson, Bob (May 31, 2008). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KWAK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
  4. ↑ "KWAK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ↑ "Titans Radio in Arkansas and Mississippi". Titans Radio. Archived from the original on June 24, 2007. Retrieved December 9, 2007.
  6. ↑ "KWAK Launched Fulltime On1240 kc at Stuttgart" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 14, 1948. Retrieved December 19, 2014.


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