KXNA
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.
| City | Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Fayetteville (North West Arkansas) |
| Frequency | 104.9 MHz |
| Branding | New Rock 104.9 the X |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Elizabeth 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 ID | 71703 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,750 watts |
| HAAT | 148 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°10′48″N 94°5′7″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
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
- "2007 Industry Achievement Awards". Radio and Records. Sep 28, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11.
External links
- KXNA in the FCC's FM station database
- KXNA on Radio-Locator
- KXNA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database