KNSS (AM)

KNSS (1330 AM, "News Talk 1330") is a radio station serving the Wichita, Kansas area with a news/talk format. It is owned by Entercom Communications. The station simulcasts with KNSS-FM (98.7 FM).

KNSS
CityWichita, Kansas
BrandingNews Talk 1330/98.7 KNSS
First air date1922
FormatNews/Talk
Power5,000 watts
ClassB
Facility ID53152
Call sign meaningKaNSaS
Former call signsWEAH (1922–1926)
KFH (1925–2004)[1]
Former frequencies1120 kHz (1927)
1220 kHz (1927–1928)
1300 kHz (1928–1941)[1]
AffiliationsFox News Radio
OwnerEntercom Communications
(Entercom License, LLC)
Sister stationsKDGS, KEYN-FM, KFBZ, KFH, KNSS-FM
WebcastListen Live
Websiteknssradio.com

History

The frequency carried call sign KFH prior to August 30, 2004,[2] when it traded callsigns with 1240 kHz.[3]

The station's studios were originally located at North Woodlawn and East 21st in Northeast Wichita, while the transmitter is located a mile southeast of the studios. On May 20, 2015, the studios moved to the Ruffin Building at 9111 East Douglas, formerly the Pizza Hut headquarters.[4]

KNSS began simulcasting on KNSS-FM (98.7 FM) on October 12, 2016. Prior to then, the 98.7 frequency was KFH-FM, a simulcast of KFH.[5]

Programming

It's weekday talk line-up consists of the local Steve & Ted in The Morning from 6-9AM followed by the syndicated Herman Cain Show from 9-11AM. KNSS is Wichita's station for the syndicated Rush Limbaugh Show from 11AM-2PM weekdays followed by Sean Hannity from 2-5PM, Mark Levin from 5-8PM & John Batchelor from 8PM-Midnight. KNSS is also Wichita's home for Coast to Coast AM from Midnight-5 AM.

References
  1. "FCC History Cards for KNSS".
  4. Rengers, Carrie (2014-06-23). "Entercom Radio to move to Ruffin Building". The Wichita Eagle. Archived from the original on 2014-10-19.
  5. "Which Wichita radio stations are moving spots on the dial?". The Wichita Eagle. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.


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