KWYN (1400 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wynne, Arkansas. The station broadcasts a Classic Country format and is owned by East Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc.[2] They offer traditional country music, live local sports programming, network news, and agricultural market reports.[3]

KWYN
Frequency1400 kHz
BrandingK-Wynne Classic Country
Programming
FormatClassic Country
Ownership
OwnerEast Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc.
KWYN-FM
History
First air date
1956
Call sign meaning
WYNne, Arkansas
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID18183
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°15′22″N 90°47′48″W / 35.25611°N 90.79667°W / 35.25611; -90.79667
Translator(s)102.9 K275BR (Wynne)
106.9 K295CT (Wynne)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekwyn.com

History

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Since its launch on September 28, 1956, KWYN-AM 1400 has increased from 250 watts to 1,000 watts full-time. Raymond O. "Bud" and Hannah Raley, who were born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, founded KWYN.[4]

With its Yawn Patrol program, KWYN also boasts the longest-running discussion show in the Mid-South and has consistently ranked among the top AM stations in the country.[5]

The office and studios of KWYN are located in Wynne, Arkansas.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWYN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KWYN 1400 AM". OnlineRadioBox.com. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  3. ^ "KWYN 1400 AM - KWYN". Streema. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  4. ^ "The History of Radio Station KWYN". KWYN AM 1400 | Home of Country Legends | Wynne, AR. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  5. ^ "The History of Radio Station KWYN". KWYN AM 1400 | Home of Country Legends | Wynne, AR. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
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