WNIR 100 FM

The Talk of Akron

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Talk, News, News Talk +3

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Frequency

100.1 FM

📖 About

WNIR 100 FM is a commercial talk radio station broadcasting on 100.1 FM and licensed to Kent, Ohio, serving the Akron metropolitan area. Branded as WNIR 100 FM and known as The Talk of Akron, the station features live local talk programming, news, audience call-in discussions, and a mix of original and syndicated programming. WNIR is known for its strong emphasis on live audience participation and locally based personalities, with listeners able to call the station and take part in on-air conversations. The station also carries ABC News Radio updates and features nationally syndicated programming alongside its locally produced talk shows. WNIR is owned by Media-Com, Inc. and has been serving listeners in Northeast Ohio since its original launch in 1962. In addition to its 100.1 FM broadcast signal, WNIR provides an online live stream for listeners who want to listen to the station over the internet. The station serves Kent, Akron, Summit County, Portage County and the broader Northeast Ohio radio audience.

📋 Details

owner:Media-Com, Inc.

market:Akron, Ohio

branding:WNIR 100 FM

licensee:Media-Com, Inc.

call sign:WNIR

talk line:+1 330-673-1234

news phone:+1 330-673-2331

facility id:41077

fcc service:FM - Full Power FM

sales phone:+1 330-673-2323

office phone:+1 330-673-2323

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licensed city:Kent, Ohio

station class:A

broadcast area:Akron metropolitan area and Northeast Ohio

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

license status:Licensed

postal address:P.O. Box 2170, Akron, OH 44309-2170

station format:Talk Radio / News Talk

station slogan:The Talk of Akron

studio location:Franklin Township, Ohio

former call sign:WKNT-FM

news affiliation:ABC News Radio

online listening:Live online streaming is available in addition to the station's 100.1 FM broadcast.

original airdate:February 19, 1962

programming type:Live local talk, news, audience call-in programming and syndicated talk programming

call sign history:The station originally launched as WKNT-FM and changed its call sign to WNIR in 1979.

notable personality:Bob Golic

notable programming:WNIR features locally produced talk programming and a range of on-air personalities, along with syndicated talk content and ABC News Radio updates.

transmitter location:Brimfield, Ohio

primary contact email:billklaus@wnir.com

audience participation:Live listener call-ins and audience participation are a major part of WNIR programming.

fcc license expiration:October 1, 2028

additional affiliations:Salem Radio Network,Westwood One

former call sign period:1962-1979

transmitter coordinates:41.107833, -81.355111

effective radiated power:4.2 kW

physical delivery address:2449 State Route 59, Kent, OH 44240, United States

antenna height above average terrain:120 meters (394 feet)