WNIR (FM)

WNIR

Kent, Ohio United States
Broadcast area	Akron metro area
Frequency	100.1 MHz
Branding	WNIR 100 FM
Programming
Format	Talk radio
Affiliations	ABC News Radio Salem Radio Network Westwood One
Ownership
Owner	Media-Com, Inc. (Media-Com, Inc.)
History
First air date	February 19, 1962 (62 years ago) (1962-02-19)
Former call signs	WKNT-FM (1962–79)
Call sign meaning	former "Winner 100" slogan
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	41077
Class	A
ERP	4,200 watts
HAAT	120 meters (390 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	41°6′28″N 81°21′19″W / 41.10778°N 81.35528°W / 41.10778; -81.35528
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	wnir.com

WNIR (100.1 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Kent, Ohio, carrying a talk format known as "WNIR 100 FM". Owned by Media-Com, Inc., the station serves the Akron metro area as the local affiliate for ABC News Radio, syndicated personalities Rich Valdes and Mike Gallagher, and is the radio home of Bob Golic. WNIR's studios are located in Franklin Township, while the station transmitter resides in Brimfield. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WNIR is available online.