KWYN (AM)

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KWYN
KWYN station logo.jpg
Frequency 1400 kHz
BrandingK-Wynne Classic Country
Programming
Format Classic Country
Ownership
OwnerEast Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc.
KWYN-FM
History
First air date
1956
Call sign meaning
WYNne, Arkansas
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 18183
Class C
Power 1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°15′22″N90°47′48″W / 35.25611°N 90.79667°W / 35.25611; -90.79667
Translator(s) 102.9 K275BR (Wynne)
106.9 K295CT (Wynne)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website kwyn.com

KWYN (1400 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wynne, Arkansas. The station broadcasts a Classic Country format and is owned by East Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc. [2] They offer traditional country music, live local sports programming, network news, and agricultural market reports. [3]

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History

Since its launch on September 28, 1956, KWYN-AM 1400 has increased from 250 watts to 1,000 watts full-time. Raymond O. "Bud" and Hannah Raley, who were born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, founded KWYN. [4]

With its Yawn Patrol program, KWYN also boasts the longest-running discussion show in the Mid-South and has consistently ranked among the top AM stations in the country. [5]

The office and studios of KWYN are located in Wynne, Arkansas.

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References

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