KNWQ
KNWQ (1140 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Palm Springs, California. It simulcasts a talk radio format with sister stations 970 KNWZ and 1250 KNWH. It is owned by Alpha Media. The studios are on North Gene Autry Trail (California State Route 111) in Palm Springs.
| |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Coachella Valley |
| Frequency | 1140 kHz |
| Branding | K-News 94.3 - 104.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk |
| Network | CBS News Radio |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
Sister stations | KCLB-FM, KCLZ, KDES-FM, KDGL, KKUU, KNWH, KNWZ, KPSI-FM, K297BO |
| History | |
First air date | February 12, 1946 |
Former call signs | KCMJ (1946-2001) KNWZ (2001) |
Former frequencies | 1340 kHz (1946-1958) 1010 kHz (1958-1985) |
Call sign meaning | K-NeWs Q |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 72030 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 10,000 watts day 2,500 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°51′39″N 116°28′20″W |
| Translator(s) | 94.3 K232CX (Desert Hot Springs) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
By day, KNWQ is powered at 10,000 watts. But 1140 AM is a clear-channel frequency, on which XEMR Monterrey and WRVA Richmond share Class A status. So KNWQ must reduce power at night to 2,500 watts to avoid interference. Programming is also heard on several FM translators in the Coachella Valley.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.