WNKU-LP

Last updated
WNKU-LP
Frequency 92.1 MHz
BrandingClassX Radio
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
OwnerRGS Communications, Inc.
History
Former call signs
WRHX-LP (2003–2012)
WGIO-LP (2012–2014)
WCNX-LP (2014–2021)
Former frequencies
107.9 MHz (2003–2014)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 135044
Class L1
ERP 48 watts
HAAT 43.1 meters
Transmitter coordinates
38°52′42″N84°35′08″W / 38.87833°N 84.58556°W / 38.87833; -84.58556
Links
Public license information
LMS
Website www.classxradio.com

WNKU-LP (92.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Covington, Kentucky, United States. The station is currently owned by RGS Communications, Inc. [2]

On June 4, 2021, WCNX-LP became WNKU-LP, with no change in programming, in order to retain the call letters in the northern Kentucky area. They had previously belonged to the radio service of Northern Kentucky University, which was sold to the Bible Broadcasting Network in 2017 and is now WYHH. [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WNKU-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "WNKU-LP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Kiesewetter, John (June 14, 2021). "WNKU Call Letters Return To Cincinnati Airwaves With Different Format". WVXU. Retrieved July 30, 2021.