KWSS-LP
KWSS-LP is a non-commercial low-power FM radio station licensed to Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, and serving the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Originally broadcasting on 106.7 FM, the station now broadcasts at 93.9 FM. KWSS went on the air January 2005 and is an alternative/indie pop format radio station with an emphasis on local and indie music. With studios located in Scottsdale, and transmitter in central Phoenix, KWSS broadcasts 24 hours a day. Aside from the alternative music format, KWSS carries news and information programs such as Democracy Now! from the Pacifica Foundation, The Lopsided World of L with Jonathan L, Radio Italia, and The Director's Cut. KWSS was awarded The Phoenix New Times Best Alt station for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.[1] In July 2020 The Phoenix New Times also named KWSS one of the 11 best radio stations in Phoenix. It airs a community radio format.[2]
City | Scottsdale, Arizona |
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Broadcast area | Phoenix-Scottsdale, Arizona |
Frequency | 93.9 |
Slogan | Independent radio, The Alternative |
Programming | |
Format | Community radio |
Ownership | |
Owner | KWSS Radio |
History | |
Former frequencies | 106.7 FM (2005-2013) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 134485 |
Class | L1 |
ERP | 3 watts |
HAAT | 251.0 meters (823.5 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live TuneIn Link Listen Live Links on Home Page |
Website | kwss.org |
References
- Masley, ed (February 13, 2013). "Local alternative outlet KWSS-FM changing frequencies". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
- "KWSS-LP official website". Retrieved 2009-03-24.
External links
- Official website
- KWSS in the FCC's FM station database
- KWSS-LP on Radio-Locator
- KWSS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database