KWLC (1240 AM) is a college radio station. The station's programming consists primarily of music, but also includes sports, religious services, and educational content. In September 2015, KWLC added a Sunday afternoon news program. Licensed to Decorah, Iowa, United States. The station is currently owned by Luther College and operated by a staff of Luther students.[2]

KWLC
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingLuther College Radio
Programming
FormatMusic
Educational
Ownership
OwnerLuther College
History
First air date
December 18, 1926
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID39255
ClassC
Power1,000 watts day
540 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
43°18′35″N 91°48′30″W / 43.30972°N 91.80833°W / 43.30972; -91.80833
Links
Public license information
WebsiteKWLC’s website

The station began broadcasting in 1926 and is said to be the oldest continually operating radio station in Iowa. It broadcasts on a frequency shared with local commercial station KDEC. In 2004, the station began webcasting.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWLC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KWLC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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