WYNF

The topic of WYNF is one that has been the subject of debate and discussion over the years. With different points of view and conflicting opinions, WYNF has captured the attention of many, generating interest and curiosity around its implications and repercussions. From its origins to its relevance in contemporary society, WYNF represents a topic that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and perspectives related to WYNF, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and detailed view on its importance and scope.

For the North Augusta, South Carolina radio station that held the call sign WYNF at 1380 AM from 2006 to 2010, see WNRR. For the Tampa, Florida radio station that held the call sign WYNF at 95 FM from 1978 to 1993, see WWRM.

WYNF
Frequency1340 kHz
BrandingAugusta's BIN 1340
Programming
FormatBlack-oriented news
AffiliationsBlack Information Network
Ownership
Owner
WBBQ-FM, WKSP, WLUB, WPRW-FM
History
First air date
1947 (1947) (as WBBQ)
Former call signs
WBBQ (1947–2002)
WINZ (2002–2004)
WSGF (2004–2010)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID59248
ClassC
Power1,000 watts day
990 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
33°29′37″N 81°59′52″W / 33.49361°N 81.99778°W / 33.49361; -81.99778
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteaugusta.binnews.com

WYNF (1340 AM) is a radio station licensed to Augusta, Georgia, United States. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, and serves as Augusta's affiliate for the Black Information Network. Its studios are located at the Augusta Corporate Center near the I-20/I-520 interchange in Augusta, and the transmitter tower is west of Paine College in Augusta.

History

In February 1999, WBBQ became an affiliate of Radio Disney.[2] Unfortunately, it was short-lived, and in February 2000, WBBQ dropped the Radio Disney programming and switch to the ESPN Radio.[3]

Up until September 2010, this station, as WSGF, carried a gospel music format as "Hallelujah 1340". In September 2010, WYNF and its sports radio format moved to 1340; the call sign and format were previously on 1380, which was sold off and later became WNRR.

On June 29, 2020, fifteen iHeartMedia stations in markets with large African American populations, including WYNF, began stunting with African American speeches, interspersed with messages such as "Our Voices Will Be Heard" and "Our side of the story is about to be told", with a new format slated to launch on June 30.[4][5] That day, WYNF, along with the other fourteen stations, became the launch stations for the Black Information Network, an African American-oriented all-news radio network. Prior to the change, WYNF was a Fox Sports Radio affiliate.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WYNF". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Format Changes & Updates" (PDF). The M Street Journal. February 10, 1999. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Format Changes & Updates" (PDF). The M Street Journal. February 9, 2000. p. 1.
  4. ^ iHeartMedia Launches Black Information Network
  5. ^ "Several iHeartMedia Stations Stunting With Speeches, New Format To Be Announced Tomorrow". All Access. June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  6. ^ Cline, Damon (June 30, 2020). "Broadcaster drops Augusta's Fox Sports Radio for Black news format". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved July 1, 2020.


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