WRNZ

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WRNZ
WRNZ logo.jpg
Broadcast area Lancaster
Danville
Nicholasville
Lexington
Frequency 105.1 MHz
BrandingZ105
Programming
Format Hot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerHometown Broadcasting of Lancaster, Inc.
WHBN, WHIR
History
First air date
October 1, 1988;35 years ago (1988-10-01) [1]
Former call signs
WHBK (1987–1988)
WTCF (1988–1988)
Call sign meaning
The Z in WRNZ is used in "Z105" branding
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 27548
Class A
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°36′6″N84°34′27″W / 37.60167°N 84.57417°W / 37.60167; -84.57417
Links
Public license information
Website hometownlive.net

WRNZ (105.1 FM, "Z105") is a radio station broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. Licensed to Lancaster, Kentucky, United States, the station serves the Lexington and Central Kentucky area. The station is currently owned by Hometown Broadcasting of Lancaster, Inc. [3]

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History

The station went on the air as WHBK on 1987-12-08. on 1988-02-19, the station changed its call sign to WTCF, on 1988-06-07 to the current WRNZ, [4]

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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-242.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WRNZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. However, WRNZ broadcasts the same music as WAOL. "WRNZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. "WRNZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.