KARN (AM)

KARN
Broadcast areaLittle Rock metropolitan area
Frequency920 kHz
BrandingThe Sports Animal 920
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsInfinity Sports Network
Fox Sports Radio
Arkansas Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
KAAY, KFOG, KIPR, KURB, KARN-FM, KLAL
History
First air date
July 6, 1928 (as KGJF)
Former call signs
KGJF (1928–1931)
KARK (1931–1972)
Call sign meaning
Multiple meanings include:
Arkansas (state)
Arkansas Radio Network[1]
variable of KARK (original calls)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60703
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
34°46′20″N 92°14′45″W / 34.77222°N 92.24583°W / 34.77222; -92.24583
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitesportsanimal920.com

KARN (920 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Little Rock, Arkansas, owned and operated by Cumulus Media. It airs a sports radio format known as "920 AM The Sports Animal." The station's studios are located on Wellington Hills Road in West Little Rock.[3] The transmitter tower is located off North Hills Boulevard in North Little Rock.[4] KARN broadcasts at 5,000 watts, using a directional antenna at night to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 920. KARN is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast a digital HD signal, although it is not currently broadcasting in HD.[5]

Most of the day, KARN carries the CBS Sports Radio Network. Middays it carries nationally syndicated sports shows from Dan Patrick and Jim Rome. KARN is an affiliate of the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference bob was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KARN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ SportsAnimal920.com/station-information
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KARN
  5. ^ http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=60703 FCC station search details for KARN