WWNR (620
AM) is a
news
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talk
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Communication
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* Conversation, interactive communication between two or more people
* Lecture, an oral presentation intended to inform or instruct
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sports
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formatted
broadcast
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radio station
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licensed to
Beckley, West Virginia
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, serving
Beckley and
Oak Hill in
West Virginia
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. WWNR is owned and operated by Southern Communications.
WWNR began broadcasting in 1946 on 1450 kHz. It was an affiliate of the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1951 the station changed its frequency to 620 kHz and increased its power output.
WWNR is currently using a 250-watt translator on 101.1 FM. The transmitter site is on Sullivan Hill south of Beckley.
External links
WWNR News-Talk 620 Online
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WNR
Beckley, West Virginia
Radio stations established in 1946
1946 establishments in West Virginia
News and talk radio stations in the United States
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