WRNS (AM)
WRNS (960 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format featuring programming from CBS Sports Radio, as well as the affiliate for the Down East Wood Ducks.[1] Licensed to Kinston, North Carolina, United States, the station is currently owned by Dick Broadcasting, through licensee Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee.
| City | Kinston, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 960 kHz |
| Branding | 960 The Bull |
| Slogan | CBS Sports Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Sports |
| Affiliations | CBS Sports Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dick Broadcasting (Dick Broadcasting Company, Inc. of Tennessee) |
| History | |
| First air date | February 28, 1937 |
| Former call signs | WFTC |
| Call sign meaning | Watchful Regional News Service |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 36944 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 35°16′57.00″N 77°39′9.00″W |
| Links | |
| Website | www.960thebull.com |
In September 2017, Dick Broadcasting announced the purchase of Alpha Media stations in three markets — 18 stations and two translators in total, at a purchase price of $19.5 million.[2] The acquisition of WRNS by Dick Broadcasting was consummated on December 20, 2017.
References
- https://www.milb.com/wood-ducks/news/wood-ducks-announce-radio-home-for-2017/c-219710830/t-217829070
- Venta, Lance (2017-09-05). "Dick Broadcasting Acquires Three Markets From Alpha Media". radioinsight. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
External links
- WRNS in the FCC's AM station database
- WRNS on Radio-Locator
- WRNS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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