KNWS (AM)

KNWS, known on-air as Faith 1090 KNWS, or by the network name Faith Radio, is a radio station in Waterloo, Iowa, owned and operated by University of Northwestern - St Paul and is a non-profit, listener-supported radio station relying on donations from the local community throughout the year. It broadcasts on 1090 AM, covering Waterloo, Iowa and surrounding areas in eastern Iowa. KNWS is licensed to broadcast during daylight hours only, but has an in-market translator located at 93.1 FM which airs a full 24-hour 7-day schedule.

KNWS
Broadcast areaWaterloo, Iowa; greater Eastern Iowa
Frequency1090 kHz
BrandingFaith Radio
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsNorthwestern Media's Faith Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
KNWS-FM
History
First air date
1947 (1947) (as KBOK)
Former call signs
KAYX (1947–1950)
KBOK (1950–1953)
Call sign meaning
University of Northwestern
Technical information
Facility ID49784
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
Translator(s)93.1 K226CK (Waterloo)
Links
Websitemyfaithradio.com

Outside of station identification, it sources all programming from the Faith Radio network via satellite.

History

KNWS went on air in May 1947[1] as KAYX, owned by the Waterloo Broadcasting Company. The station became KBOK on April 27, 1950, with the new call letters making their on-air debut on May 8;[2] at that time, Waterloo sought to move the station to 1280 kHz from a new tower site, but eventually requested that the construction permit be canceled.

Former logo

In January 1953, it was announced that the Northwestern Schools would acquire KBOK, converting it to a noncommercial format and relocating its studios from downtown to the transmitter site.[3] On April 1, 1953, Northwestern began operating the new KNWS,[4] its first expansion outside of Minneapolis.

Translators
Broadcast translator for KNWS-AM
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseERP (W)ClassFCC info
K226CK 93.1 FMWaterloo, Iowa250DFMQ

    References
    1. "New Waterloo Radio Station Is On The Air". The Courier. May 25, 1947. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    2. "Station KAYX Becomes KBOK After Sunday". The Courier. May 4, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    3. "Radio Station KBOK Is Sold". Des Moines Tribune. January 21, 1950. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
    4. "School Group to Assume Control of KBOK Apr. 1". The Courier. March 17, 1953. Retrieved August 23, 2019.

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