KNIM

KNIM (1580 AM) is radio station licensed to Maryville, Missouri. It airs a country music format[3]

KNIM
Frequency1580 kHz
BrandingI'm Country KNIM
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
Owner
KVVL
History
First air date
1953[1]
Call sign meaning
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri[2]
Technical information
Facility ID48973
ClassD
Power480 watts day
10 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
40°23′31.00″N 94°58′4.00″W
Translator(s)95.9 K240DY (Maryville)
Links
Websitenodawaybroadcasting.com

History

KNIM began broadcasting in 1953 and was owned by the Maryville Radio and Television Corporation.[1][4] It originally ran 250 watts, during daytime hours only.[4] In September 1972, its sister station KNIM-FM began broadcasting, simulcasting the programming of KNIM.[5]

On January 1, 2022, Regional Media acquired the station and its sister station KVVL from Nodaway Broadcasting which had been owned by Jim and Joyce Cronin since 1996.[6]

On January 10, 2022, KNIM rebranded as "I'm Country KNIM".[7]

Translator

KNIM is also heard at 95.9 MHz, through a translator in Maryville, Missouri.

Broadcast translator for KNIM
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
K240DY 95.9 FMMaryville, Missouri25087.9 m (288 ft)DFMQ

References
  1. 1955 Broadcasting Yearbook-Marketbook, Broadcasting — Telecasting, 1955. p. 194. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  2. "Experts offer look into the history of local radio", The Maryville Forum. November 21, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  3. AM Query Results: KNIM, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  4. History Cards for KNIM, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  5. Broadcasting Yearbook 1975, Broadcasting, 1975. p. C-110. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  6. "Radio stations to switch hands, Cronins to retire".
  7. KNIM Says I’m Country Radioinsight - January 13, 2022


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