KINO
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Route 66 Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sunflower Communications, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1963 |
Former call signs | KVNC (1952–1963) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 63925 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°2′7″N 110°42′56″W / 35.03528°N 110.71556°W |
KINO (1230 AM, "Route 66 Radio") is a radio station licensed to serve Winslow, Arizona, United States. The station is owned by Sunflower Communications, Inc. It airs a country music format.[1] Other programming consists of local news, weather, and sports which include the Arizona Diamondbacks and live broadcasts of the local Winslow High School Bulldog Sports.
The station was assigned the KINO call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[2]
History[edit]
The station began its operations in 1952, originally with the call sign of KVNC,[3] as the "Voice of Navaho County" under the ownership of Gila Broadcasting Co.[4][5] In 1960, Gila had intended to sell KVNC with four other stations,[6] then the station went dark on October 29, 1960 as the FCC refused their plea.[7][8] Then in August 1962, Arizona radio station owner Carleton W. Morris asked for FCC permission to set up new stations using the Gila facilities, having paid $100,000 for their equipment.[9][10] The call letters were canceled on January 17, 1963.[11]
Under the ownership of Morris, the station received the call sign of KINO in 1963. The station was then purchased by Loy Engelhardt and Steve Adams in 1977, who were previously employed at KABI in Abilene, Kansas[12] and sought to own a radio station in the southwestern United States.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "New Winslow Station, KVNC, Conducts Open House Party". The Arizona Republic. 1952-08-11. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Wiseman, Ronald (1953-02-18). "National Radio Club" (PDF). Letter to Joseph Brauner. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Wiseman, Ronald (1953-02-23). "National Radio Club" (PDF). Letter to David Foster Thomas. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "KCKY Sale Okay Asked". The Arizona Republic. 1960-10-15. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "FCC Says 'No' to Gila" (PDF). Broadcasting. 1960-11-28. p. 64. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Gila Radio Denies Loss Of Control". The Arizona Republic. 1961-05-19. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Morris Asks Purchase OK". The Arizona Republic. 1962-08-18. p. 55. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Morris Purchases KVNC Station". Arizona Daily Sun. 1962-10-31. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "FCC Cancels Call Letters". The Arizona Republic. 1963-01-19. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Hanson, Scott (2022-08-08). "#MediaMonday – Loy Engelhardt". HMA PR. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Roth, Todd (2012-01-18). "KINO Radio 1230 AM in Winslow provides daily entertainment". Navajo-Hopi Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
External links[edit]
- FCC History Cards for KINO[permanent dead link]
- ‹The template AMQ is being considered for deletion.› KINO in the FCC AM station database
- KINO in Nielsen Audio's AM station database