KWIN

Radio station in Stockton, California
38°4′17″N 121°15′25″W / 38.07139°N 121.25694°W / 38.07139; -121.25694LinksWebcastListen liveWebsitekwin.com
KWNN
  • Turlock, California
Broadcast areaStockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Frequency98.3 MHz
Branding97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Programming
FormatUrban contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Cumulus Media
  • (Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stations
KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWIN
History
First air date
1980 (as KMIX)
Former call signs
KMIX (1980-1995)
Call sign meaning
pronounced "K-Win"
Technical information
Facility ID60427
ClassA
ERP2,000 watts
HAAT119 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°34′46″N 120°50′48″W / 37.57944°N 120.84667°W / 37.57944; -120.84667
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitekwin.com

KWIN (97.7 FM) and KWNN (98.3 FM) is a pair of commercial radio stations serving the Stockton and Modesto sections of California's Central Valley. They simulcast an urban contemporary radio format and are owned by Cumulus Media. KWIN is licensed to Lodi and KWNN is licensed to Turlock. The studios and offices are in Stockton. The transmitter for KWIN is off California State Route 99 at Cora Post Road in Lodi.[1] The transmitter for KWNN is off Geer Road in Hughson.[2]

On air DJs include The Morning Block Party with Lucas, Middays with Lani Q, Afternoons with Jiggy, Nights with Tino Cochino, Danny B. & The Bomb Squad, Late Nights with Q and Overnights with Late Night Slow Jams R Dub and Jeff Bayani.

History

KTUR (later KCEY), signed on in 1949. In 1977, when an FM station was added, a new building went up. K-MIX 98 was automated adult contemporary with DJs recording their shows to give the impression of live broadcasts.[3] In 1995, KMIX-FM became KWNN, simulcasting Rhythmic CHR KWIN.[4]

References

  1. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWIN
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWNN
  3. ^ Sweetland, Richard. "KCEY / K-MIX: First New Building in 29 Years, Worth Waiting For". Modesto Radio Museum. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  4. ^ "Vox Jox". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 11. March 18, 1995. p. 78.

External links

  • Official Website
  • KWIN in the FCC FM station database
  • KWIN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
  • KWNN in the FCC FM station database
  • KWNN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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