KPNP
KPNP (1600 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a World Ethnic format. Licensed to Watertown, Minnesota, the station is currently owned by Self Retire, Inc. KPNP's studios are located on Brooklyn Boulevard in Minneapolis, while its transmitter is located near Minnetrista.[1]
| City | Watertown, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Far western suburbs of the Twin cities |
| Frequency | 1600 kHz |
| Branding | Minority Radio KPNP 1600 AM |
| Slogan | Radio Diverse |
| Programming | |
| Format | World Ethnic World Ethnic |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Self Retire, Inc. |
| History | |
| First air date | 1989 |
| Former call signs | KWOM (1989-2004) KZGX (2004-2007) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 49642 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
| Transmitter coordinates | 44°55′23″N 93°46′56″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kpnp1600.com |
History
The station went on the air as KWOM on July 5, 1989. On April 12, 2004, the station changed its call sign to KZGX, then to the current KPNP on September 12, 2007.[2]
The station broadcasts it programming using the CAM-D system.
References
- "KPNP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KPNP Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- KPNP in the FCC's AM station database
- KPNP on Radio-Locator
- KPNP in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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