KWLC

Last updated
KWLC
KWLC logo.png
Frequency 1240 kHz
BrandingLuther College Radio
Programming
Format Music
Educational
Ownership
Owner Luther College
History
First air date
December 18, 1926
Technical information
Facility ID 39255
Class C
Power 1,000 watts daytime
540 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates
43°18′35″N91°48′30″W / 43.30972°N 91.80833°W / 43.30972; -91.80833
Links
Website KWLC’s website

KWLC (1240 AM) is a college radio station. The station's programming consists primarily of music, but also includes sports, religious services, and educational content. In September 2015, KWLC added a Sunday afternoon news program. Licensed to Decorah, Iowa, United States. The station is currently owned by Luther College and operated by a staff of Luther students. [1]

The station began broadcasting in 1926 and is said to be the oldest continually operating radio station in Iowa. It broadcasts on a frequency shared with local commercial station KDEC. In 2004, the station began webcasting.

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References

  1. "KWLC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.