WAFN (AM)

WAFN
Simulcast of WAFN-FM Arab
Broadcast areaHuntsville, Alabama
Frequency1310 kHz
BrandingFun Radio
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Steve Sudbury and Louis Anzek
  • (Fun Radio Group of North Alabama, LLC)
WAFN-FM
History
First air date
December 2, 1986; 37 years ago (1986-12-02) (as WJRA)
Former call signs
WJRA (1984–2001)
WQAH (2001–2009)
WKZD (2009–2021)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID290
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
33 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
34°32′32″N 86°54′14″W / 34.54222°N 86.90389°W / 34.54222; -86.90389
Translator(s)See § Translator
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitefun927.com

WAFN (1310 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Priceville, Alabama, that serves Decatur and the western portion of the Huntsville radio market.[2] The station is owned by Fun Radio Group of North Alabama, LLC, along with WAFN-FM in Arab, Alabama. WAFN 1310 and WAFN-FM 92.7 simulcast a classic hits radio format.

By day, WAFN 1310 broadcasts at 1,000 watts. But to protect other stations on 1310 AM from interference, at night it reduces power to 33 watts. Programming is also heard on FM translator W285EN at 104.9 MHz.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WAFN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.