KQNT

KQNT
Broadcast areaSpokane metropolitan area
Frequency590 kHz
BrandingNewsradio 590 KQNT
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Fox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KCDA, KFOO-FM, KISC, KKZX, KZFS
History
First air date
  • February 28, 1922 (102 years ago) (1922-02-28) in Seattle
  • October 30, 1925; 99 years ago (1925-10-30) in Spokane
Former call signs
  • KHQ (1922–1985)
  • KLSN (1985–1986)
  • KAQQ (1986–2002)
Call sign meaning
KHQ News Talk
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60421
ClassB
Power5,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
47°36′55.00″N 117°14′57.00″W / 47.6152778°N 117.2491667°W / 47.6152778; -117.2491667
Repeater(s)98.9 KKZX-HD2 (Spokane)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website590kqnt.iheart.com

KQNT (590 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Spokane, Washington. It is one of the oldest radio stations in Washington, going on the air in 1922 in Seattle. KQNT offers a news/talk format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. The studios and offices are on East Sprague Street in Spokane.

KQNT is powered at 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The transmitter is on East Sands Road in Spokane Valley, Washington.[2]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQNT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KQNT