KNTS (AM)

KNTS
Simulcast of KKDZ Seattle
Broadcast areaSeattle metropolitan area
Frequency1680 kHz
BrandingRadio Punjab
Programming
Language(s)Punjabi
FormatSouth Asian music and talk
Ownership
OwnerBaaz Broadcasting Corp.
History
First air date
1998; 26 years ago (1998)
Former call signs
  • KAZJ (1998–2001)
  • KTFH (2001–2006)
  • KDOW (2006–2008)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID87153
ClassB
Power
  • 10,000 watts (day)
  • 1,000 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
47°39′20″N 122°31′05″W / 47.65556°N 122.51806°W / 47.65556; -122.51806
Links
Public license information
Websiteradiopunjab.com

KNTS (1680 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Seattle, Washington. Along with sister station KKDZ 1250 AM, it simulcasts a format of South Asian music and talk from the Radio Punjab network. It is owned by the Baaz Broadcasting Corporation, with offices on 104th Avenue SE in Kent.

KNTS is an expanded band Class B AM station. By day, it is powered at 10,000 watts non-directional. But at night, to protect other stations on 1680 AM from interference, it reduces power to 1,000 watts. The transmitter is on North Madison Avenue NE on Bainbridge Island.[2]

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