WHBN

Last updated
WHBN
Broadcast area Lexington Metro Area
Frequency 1420 kHz
BrandingThe Rooster
Programming
Format Country music
Affiliations AP Radio, Jones Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerHometown Broadcasting of Harrodsburg Inc
WHIR, WRNZ
History
First air date
June 25, 1955;68 years ago (1955-06-25) [1]
Call sign meaning
Hometown Broadcasting Network (owners)
Technical information
Facility ID 22084
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
46 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
37°44′3″N84°48′50″W / 37.73417°N 84.81389°W / 37.73417; -84.81389
Translator(s) 99.5 W258DH (Harrodsburg)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website Official Website

WHBN (1420 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States, it is currently[ when? ] owned by Hometown Broadcasting of Harrodsburg Inc and carries programming from AP Radio and Jones Radio Networks. [2]

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Programming

WHBN features the longtime on-air personality "Radio Rick" Schoebel from 6 to 10am Monday to Friday and "The WildMan" Jason Wilder on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 12pm. WHBN also broadcasts live coverage of local school sporting and other events in and around Mercer County.

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References

  1. "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada", Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 2010. p. D-240..
  2. "WHBN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.