WKCS
Radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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WKCS (91.1 FM, "Falcon Radio") is a student-operated high school radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee, broadcasting an oldies and classic hits radio format.[1]
Quick Facts Broadcast area, Frequency ...
Broadcast area | Knoxville, Tennessee |
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Frequency | 91.1 MHz |
Branding | Falcon Radio |
Programming | |
Format | Oldies and Classic Hits |
Ownership | |
Owner | Fulton High School |
History | |
First air date | December 18, 1952 |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 22901 |
Class | A |
ERP | 310 watts |
HAAT | 22.0 meters (72.2 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°59′36.00″N 83°55′24.00″W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen live |
Website | wkcsradio.org |
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The station is currently owned and operated by Fulton High School,[2] and was included in the school's charter in 1951. The "KCS" component of its call letters refers to "Knox County Schools," and the station's nickname of "Falcon Radio" is a reference to the public high school's mascot.[3] In addition to music, the station features live broadcasts of the school's football and basketball games.[4]
WKCS is the only East Tennessee student station to operate around the clock.[3]