KWAK (AM)
KWAK (1240 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format.[2] Licensed to Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States, the station is currently owned by Arkansas County Broadcasters, Inc.[3]
| City | Stuttgart, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
| Branding | Oldies 1240 |
| Slogan | "Voice of the Grand Prairie" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Arkansas County Broadcasters, Inc. |
| Sister stations | KWAK-FM |
| History | |
| Call sign meaning | "Quack" (area is noted for ducks)[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 2774 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 960 watts (unlimited) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°29′27″N 91°33′45″W |
| Translator(s) | 102.7 K274BX (Stuttgart) |
| Links | |
| Website | kfin |
Programming
Along with its usual oldies programming, KWAK is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans radio network.[4]
History
KWAK began broadcasting in May 1948 on 1240 kHz with 250 W power (full-time). Owned by Arkansas Airwaves Company, it was a Mutual affiliate and was "fed many programs from KXLR, North Little Rock, a sister station."[5]
References
- Nelson, Bob (2008-05-31). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Archived from the original on 2016-02-18. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
- "KWAK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "Titans Radio in Arkansas and Mississippi". Titans Radio. Archived from the original on 2007-06-24. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
- "KWAK Launched Fulltime On1240 kc at Stuttgart" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 14, 1948. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
External links
- KWAK in the FCC's AM station database
- KWAK on Radio-Locator
- KWAK in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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