WNNS
WNNS (98.7 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Springfield, Illinois, and serving the Springfield metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Long Nine, Inc. It broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. The radio studios and offices are on North Third Street in Riverton, Illinois.[1]
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| City | Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Springfield metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 98.7 MHz |
| Branding | 98.7 WNNS |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Long Nine, Inc. |
| WMAY, WMAY-FM, WQLZ | |
| History | |
First air date | 1980 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 38347 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 143 meters (469 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°41′59.00″N 89°46′55.00″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wnns.com |
WNNS has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the current maximum for most FM stations in Illinois. The transmitter is on Mansion Road in Curran, Illinois.[2]
History
The station signed on the air in 1980. It was formerly known as "Lite Rock 99" from the 1980s through the late 2000s.[3][4]
References
- WNNS.com/contact
- Radio-Locator.com/WNNS
- "WNNS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "WNNS Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
External links
- WNNS in the FCC FM station database
- WNNS on Radio-Locator
- WNNS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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