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WHBN
Broadcast areaLexington Metro Area
Frequency1420 kHz
BrandingThe Rooster
Programming
FormatCountry music
AffiliationsAP Radio, Jones Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerHometown Broadcasting of Harrodsburg Inc
WHIR, WRNZ
History
First air date
June 25, 1955; 69 years ago (1955-06-25) [1]
Call sign meaning
Hometown Broadcasting Network (owners)
Technical information
Facility ID22084
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
46 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
37°44′3″N 84°48′50″W / 37.73417°N 84.81389°W / 37.73417; -84.81389
Translator(s)W258DH (99.5 MHz, Harrodsburg)
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteOfficial Website

WHBN (1420 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States, the station is currently owned by Hometown Broadcasting of Harrodsburg Inc and features programming from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network.[2]

Programming

WHBN features longtime on-air personality "Radio Rick" Schoebel from 6-10 AM Monday through Friday, and "The WildMan" Jason Wilder on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-12PM. WHBN also airs live coverage of local school sporting and other local events in and around Mercer County.

References

  1. ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 2010. p. D-240.. [1]
  2. ^ "WHBN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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