KWIN

This article is about the radio station. For the window manager, see KWin.

KWIN (97.7 FM) and KWNN (98.3 FM) is a pair of commercial radio stations serving the Stockton and Modesto sections of California's Central Valley. They simulcast an urban contemporary radio format and are owned by Cumulus Media. KWIN is licensed to Lodi and KWNN is licensed to Turlock. The studios and offices are in Stockton. The transmitter for KWIN is off California State Route 99 at Cora Post Road in Lodi.^[3] The transmitter for KWNN is off Geer Road in Hughson.^[4]

KWIN

Lodi, California
Broadcast area	Stockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Frequency	97.7 MHz
Branding	97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Programming
Format	Urban contemporary
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner	Cumulus Media (Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stations	KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWNN
History
First air date	1959
Call sign meaning	pronounced "K-Win"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	60425
Class	A
ERP	6,000 watts
HAAT	100 meters (328 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	38°4′17″N 121°15′25″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	kwin.com

KWNN

Turlock, California
Broadcast area	Stockton/Modesto/Central Valley
Frequency	98.3 MHz
Branding	97-7 & 98-3 K-WIN
Programming
Format	Urban contemporary
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner	Cumulus Media (Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stations	KATM, KDJK/KHKK, KESP, KHOP, KJOY, KWIN
History
First air date	1980 (as KMIX)
Former call signs	KMIX (1980–1995)
Call sign meaning	pronounced "K-Win"
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	60427
Class	A
ERP	2,000 watts
HAAT	119 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	37°34′46″N 120°50′48″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	kwin.com

On air DJs include The Morning Block Party with Lucas, Middays with Lani Q, Afternoons with Jiggy, Nights with Tino Cochino, Danny B. & The Bomb Squad, Late Nights with Q and Overnights with Late Night Slow Jams R Dub and Jeff Bayani.

History

KTUR (later KCEY), signed on in 1949. In 1977, when an FM station was added, a new building went up. K-MIX 98 was automated adult contemporary with DJs recording their shows to give the impression of live broadcasts.^[5] In 1995, KMIX-FM became KWNN, simulcasting Rhythmic CHR KWIN.^[6]