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WAFN-FM

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WAFN-FM
Frequency92.7 MHz
BrandingFun Radio
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerFun Media Group, Inc.
WAFN (AM)
History
First air date
March 24, 1977
Former call signs
WCRQ-FM (1977–1998)
WAFN (1998–1999)[1]
Call sign meaning
Arab's FuN[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID57439
ClassA
ERP1,150 watts
HAAT202 meters
Transmitter coordinates
34°20′40″N 86°26′23″W / 34.34444°N 86.43972°W / 34.34444; -86.43972
Repeater(s)1310 WAFN (Priceville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitefun927.com

WAFN-FM (92.7 MHz) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of licensed to Arab, Alabama.[4] The station, established in 1977, is currently owned by Fun Media Group, Inc., broadcasts an classic hits format, and features programming from United Stations Radio Networks.[5]

The station was originally WCRQ-FM, which had various formats. The call letters are currently used by a station in Calais, Maine. The station was assigned the WAFN-FM call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on September 9, 1999.[1]

In addition to its usual music programming, WAFN-FM is an affiliate of the Tennessee Titans football radio network.[6]

Former logo
Previous logo

References

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  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ Nelson, Bob (2008-10-18). "Call Letter Origins". The Broadcast Archive. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAFN-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "WAFN-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  6. ^ "Titans Radio in Alabama". Titans Radio. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
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