WWNB

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WWNB
WWNB ESPN1490-103.9 logo.png
Frequency 1490 kHz
BrandingESPN New Bern
Programming
Format Sports
Affiliations ESPN Radio
Carolina Hurricanes
Charlotte Hornets
Washington Nationals Radio Network
Motor Racing Network
Performance Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerCTC Media Group
WAVQ, WNOS, WECU
History
First air date
February 1954
Former call signs
WOOW (1952–1957)
WRNB (1957–1986)
WLOJ (1986–1998) [1]
Call sign meaning
New Bern
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 14672
Class C
Power 1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
35°7′59″N77°3′56″W / 35.13306°N 77.06556°W / 35.13306; -77.06556
Translator(s) 107.5 W298DG (Bridgeton)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website 252espn.com

WWNB (1490 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format and affiliated to ESPN Radio. Licensed to New Bern, North Carolina, United States. The station is currently owned by CTC Media Group. WWNB used to simulcast on WAVQ/1400 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. That simulcast ended in December 2012 after WAVQ was sold.

WWNB is the southernmost affiliate of the Washington Nationals Radio Network.

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References

  1. "Facility No. 14672 History Card" (PDF). Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WWNB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.