KWYN
CountryUS
CityWynne, Arkansas
BrandingK-Wynne Classic Country
Frequency1400 kHz
Translator102.9 K275BR (Wynne)
106.9 K295CT (Wynne)
Airdate1956
FormatClassic Country
Power1,000 watts
ClassC
Facility id18183
Coordinates35°15′22″N 90°47′48″W
Callsign meaningWYNne, Arkansas
OwnerEast Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc.
Sister stationsKWYN-FM
WebcastListen Live
Websitekwyn.com
Licensing authorityFCC

KWYN (1400 AM) is a radio station licensed to Wynne, Arkansas. The station broadcasts a Classic Country format and is owned by East Arkansas Broadcasters, Inc.[1] They offer traditional country music, live local sports programming, network news, and agricultural market reports.[2]

History

Since its launch on September 28, 1956, KWYN-AM 1400 has increased from 250 watts to 1,000 watts full-time. Raymond O. "Bud" and Hannah Raley, who were born and raised in Paragould, Arkansas, founded KWYN.[3]

With its Yawn Patrol program, KWYN also boasts the longest-running discussion show in the Mid-South and has consistently ranked among the top AM stations in the country.[4]

The office and studios of KWYN are located in Wynne, Arkansas.

References

  1. ^ "KWYN 1400 AM". OnlineRadioBox.com. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  2. ^ "KWYN 1400 AM - KWYN". Streema. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  3. ^ "The History of Radio Station KWYN". KWYN AM 1400 | Home of Country Legends | Wynne, AR. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
  4. ^ "The History of Radio Station KWYN". KWYN AM 1400 | Home of Country Legends | Wynne, AR. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2022-10-04.