KWAI (AM)
| Frequency | 1080kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | "K-108" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Defunct (wasBrokeredTalk Radio) |
| Affiliations | USA Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radio Hawaii, Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | January 21, 1972 |
Former call signs | KHAI (1972–1973) KIOE (1973–1983) KZHI (1983–1984) |
Call signmeaning | HaWAiI |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000watts |
| Links | |
| Website | kwai1080am.weebly.com |
KWAI(1080kHz) was a commercialAMradio stationinHonolulu, Hawaii,owned by Radio Hawaii, Incorporated. The station offered atalkradio format,featuring local shows, including paidbrokered programming.
KWAI broadcast with power of 5,000wattswith itstransmitteroff Kalani Street in Honolulu.[1]KWAI billed itself on air as "The Mighty 1080." It aired national news from theUSA Radio Networkat the beginning of most hours.
The station firstsigned onthe air on January 21, 1972.[2]as KHAI. Radio Hawaii surrendered KWAI's license to theFederal Communications Commissionon June 20, 2023; the FCC cancelled the license the next day.[3]
References[edit]
- ^"KWAI-AM Radio Station Coverage Map".radio-locator.com.Retrieved2021-01-07.
- ^Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-57
- ^"License Cancelled".Federal Communications CommissionLicensing and Management System.June 21, 2023.RetrievedDecember 7,2023.
External links[edit]
- FCC Station Search Details: DKWAI(Facility ID: 54613)
- FCC History Cards for KWAI(covering 1959-1981 as KHAI / KIOE)
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