KNWS (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Eastern Iowa |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1090 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Network | Faith Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| KNWS-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | May 1947 |
Former call signs |
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Call sign meaning | University of Northwestern |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 49784 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 1,000 watts (days only) |
| Translator | 93.1 K226CK (Waterloo) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | myfaithradio.com |
KNWS (1090 AM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Waterloo, Iowa, United States, and serving much of eastern Iowa. It is owned and operated by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and carries the Christian-formatted Faith Radio network during the daytime hours only. KNWS is also heard around the clock over low-power FM translator K226CK at 93.1 MHz.
History
The station signed on the air in May 1947[2] as KAYX, owned by the Waterloo Broadcasting Company.
The station became KBOK on April 27, 1950, with the new call letters making their on-air debut on May 8.[3] At that time, Waterloo Broadcasting sought to move the station to 1280 kHz, using a new tower site, but eventually requested that the construction permit be canceled.
In January 1953, it was announced that the Northwestern Schools would acquire KBOK, converting it to a noncommercial Christian format. The studios would be moved from downtown to the transmitter site.[4] On April 1, 1953, Northwestern began operating the new KNWS,[5] KNWS would be Northwestern Schools first expansion outside of Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K226CK | 93.1 FM | Waterloo, Iowa | 150570 | 250 | D | LMS |
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNWS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "New Waterloo Radio Station Is On The Air". The Courier. May 25, 1947. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Station KAYX Becomes KBOK After Sunday". The Courier. May 4, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "Radio Station KBOK Is Sold". Des Moines Tribune. January 21, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "School Group to Assume Control of KBOK Apr. 1". The Courier. March 17, 1953. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
External links
- Faith Radio official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 49784 (KNWS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KNWS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 150570 (K226CK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K226CK at FCCdata.org
- FCC History Cards for KNWS
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