KWAK (AM)

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KWAK
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingOldies 102.7 & 1240
Programming
FormatOldies
Ownership
OwnerArkansas County Broadcasters, Inc.
KWAK-FM
History
First air date
May 1948
Call sign meaning
"Quack" (area is noted for ducks)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID2774
ClassC
Power960 watts (unlimited)
Transmitter coordinates
34°29′27″N 91°33′45″W / 34.49083°N 91.56250°W / 34.49083; -91.56250
Translator(s)96.1 K241CY (Stuttgart)
102.7 K274BX (Stuttgart)

KWAK (1240 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an oldies format.[2] Licensed to Stuttgart, Arkansas, United States, the station is currently owned by Arkansas County Broadcasters, Inc.[3]

Programming[edit]

Along with its usual oldies programming, KWAK is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans radio network.[4]

History[edit]

KWAK began broadcasting in May 1948 on 1240 kHz with 250 W power (full-time). Owned by Arkansas Airwaves Company, it was a Mutual affiliate and was "fed many programs from KXLR, North Little Rock, a sister station."[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nelson, Bob (2008-05-31). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Archived from the original on 2016-02-18. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  3. ^ "KWAK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "Titans Radio in Arkansas and Mississippi". Titans Radio. Archived from the original on 2007-06-24. Retrieved 2007-12-09.
  5. ^ "KWAK Launched Fulltime On1240 kc at Stuttgart" (PDF). Broadcasting. June 14, 1948. Retrieved 19 December 2014.

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