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KXNA
Broadcast areaFayetteville (North West Arkansas)
Frequency104.9 MHz
BrandingNew Rock 104.9 the X
Programming
FormatAlternative
Ownership
OwnerElizabeth Marquis
History
First air date
1957
Call sign meaning
K X (station name) North Arkansas
(KXNA is also the ICAO code for the local airport)
Technical information
Facility ID71703
ClassA
ERP2,750 watts
HAAT148 meters
Transmitter coordinates
36°10′48″N 94°5′7″W / 36.18000°N 94.08528°W / 36.18000; -94.08528
Links
WebcastListen Live

KXNA (104.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an alternative format. Licensed to Springdale, Arkansas, United States, it serves the Fayetteville (North West Arkansas) area. The station is currently owned by Elizabeth Marquis.

The station was a finalist for Radio and Records magazine's 2007 Industry Achievement Award for best Alternative Station for markets 100 and up. Other finalists include WKZQ-FM, WJSE, WBTZ, KQXR, and WSFM.[1]

History

The station debuted in 1957. It went through a slew of formats including Top 40 as KC105 KCIZ in the 1980s.

Modern rock is the current format of the station.

In 2020/2021, KXNA was sold as part of Rox Radio Group's acquisition of the Hog Radio Group properties including KFMD. The new owner of KXNA is Elizabeth Marquis.

References

  1. ^ "2007 Industry Achievement Awards". Radio and Records. Sep 28, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11.