WAFN-FM

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WAFN-FM
WAFN Fun 92.7 logo.webp
Frequency 92.7 MHz
BrandingFun Radio
Programming
Format Classic hits
Affiliations United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerFun Media Group, Inc.
WAFN (AM)
History
First air date
March 24, 1977
Former call signs
WCRQ-FM (1977–1998)
WAFN (1998–1999) [1]
Call sign meaning
Arab's FuN [2]
Technical information
Facility ID 57439
Class A
ERP 1,150 watts
HAAT 202 meters
Transmitter coordinates
34°20′40″N86°26′23″W / 34.34444°N 86.43972°W / 34.34444; -86.43972
Repeater(s) 1310 WAFN (Priceville)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website fun927.com

WAFN-FM (92.7 MHz) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of licensed to Arab, Alabama. [3] The station, established in 1977, is currently owned by Fun Media Group, Inc., broadcasts an classic hits format, and features programming from United Stations Radio Networks. [4]

The station was originally WCRQ-FM, which had various formats. The call letters are currently used by a station in Calais, Maine. The station was assigned the WAFN-FM call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 9, 1999. [1]

In addition to its usual music programming, WAFN-FM is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans football radio network. [5]

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  1. 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. Nelson, Bob (2008-10-18). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  3. "WAFN-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  5. "Titans Radio in Alabama". Titans Radio. Retrieved February 4, 2010.