WNNS

WNNS
Broadcast areaSpringfield metropolitan area
Frequency98.7 MHz
Branding98.7 WNNS
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerLong Nine, Inc.
WMAY, WMAY-FM, WQLZ
History
First air date
1980; 44 years ago (1980)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID38347
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT143 meters (469 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
39°41′59.00″N 89°46′55.00″W / 39.6997222°N 89.7819444°W / 39.6997222; -89.7819444
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewnns.com

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 a hot 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.[2]

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.[3]

History

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The station signed on the air in 1980; 44 years ago (1980). It was formerly known as "Lite Rock 99" from the 1980s through the late 2000s.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WNNS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ WNNS.com/contact
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/WNNS
  4. ^ "WNNS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ^ "WNNS Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
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