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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = WNAW
| name = WNAW
| logo =
| logo = WNAW New Country 94.7 logo.png
| logo_size =
| logo_size =
| city = [[North Adams, Massachusetts]]
| city = [[North Adams, Massachusetts]]
| country = US
| area = [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts|Berkshire County]]
| area = [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts|Berkshire County]]
| branding = ''New Country 94.7''
| branding = ''New Country 94.7''
| frequency = 1230 [[kHz]]
| frequency = 1230 [[kHz]]
| translator = 94.7 W234DD (North Adams)
| translator = {{Radio Relay|94.7|W234DD|North Adams}}
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = {{Start date|1947|11|23}} (as WMNB)<ref name=by1999>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999|year=1999|page=D-212|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1999/D-Radio-AL-NE-BC-YB-1999..pdf|access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref>
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1947|11|23}} (as WMNB)<ref name=by1999>{{cite book|title=Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999|year=1999|page=D-212|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1999/D-Radio-AL-NE-BC-YB-1999..pdf|access-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref>
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| power = 1,000 [[watt]]s unlimited
| power = 1,000 watts unlimited
| class = C
| class = C
| facility_id = 4823
| facility_id = 4823
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| coordinates = {{coord|42|41|3.00|N|73|6|23.00|W|region:US-MA_type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|42|41|3.3|N|73|6|21.37|W|region:US-MA_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning = North Adams, [[Williamstown, Massachusetts|Williamstown]]
| callsign_meaning = North Adams, [[Williamstown, Massachusetts|Williamstown]]
| former_callsigns = WMNB (1947–1988)
| former_callsigns = WMNB (1947–1988)
| affiliations = [[ABC News Radio]]<br>[[Boston Bruins Radio Network]]<br>[[Boston Celtics Radio Network]]<br>[[Boston Red Sox Radio Network]]<br>[[New England Patriots Radio Network]]
| affiliations = {{ubl|[[ABC News Radio]]|[[Boston Bruins Radio Network]]|[[Boston Celtics Radio Network]]|[[Boston Red Sox Radio Network]]|[[New England Patriots Radio Network]]}}
| owner = [[Townsquare Media]]
| owner = [[Townsquare Media]]
| licensee = Townsquare License, LLC
| licensee = Townsquare License, LLC
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}}
}}


'''WNAW''' (1230 [[AM broadcasting|AM]], "New Country 94.7") is a [[radio station]] broadcasting a [[country music]] format. Licensed to [[North Adams, Massachusetts]], United States, the station serves northern [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts|Berkshire County]]. The station is owned by [[Townsquare Media]] (through licensee subsidiary Townsquare License, LLC), and features programming from [[ABC News Radio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=WNAW |title=WNAW Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''WNAW''' (1230 [[AM broadcasting|AM]], "New Country 94.7") is a radio station broadcasting a [[country music]] format. Licensed to [[North Adams, Massachusetts]], United States, the station serves northern [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts|Berkshire County]]. The station is owned by [[Townsquare Media]] (through licensee subsidiary Townsquare License, LLC), and features programming from [[ABC News Radio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=WNAW |title=WNAW Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> Its programming is also heard on [[FM translator]] W234DD (94.7).


==History==
[[File:WNAW logo.png|thumb|Logo as an adult contemporary station]]
In August 2013, Gamma Broadcasting reached a deal to sell its Berkshire County radio stations, including WNAW, to Reed Miami Holdings;<ref name=aa-saletoreed>{{cite news|title=Western Massachusetts Cluster Sold|url=http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/121608/western-massachusetts-cluster-sold|access-date=August 29, 2013|newspaper=All Access|date=August 23, 2013}}</ref> the sale was canceled on December 30, 2013.<ref name=ri-nosaletoreed>{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|title=Pittsfield Cluster Sale Withdrawn|url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/87396/pittsfield-cluster-sale-dismissed/|access-date=March 30, 2014|newspaper=RadioInsight|date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> In October 2016, Gamma agreed to sell its stations to [[Galaxy Communications]];<ref name="ri-saletogalaxy">{{cite news|last1=Venta|first1=Lance|title=Galaxy Communications Acquires Pittsfield Cluster|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/108748/galaxy-communications-acquires-pittsfield-cluster/|access-date=April 19, 2017|work=RadioInsight|date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> that sale also fell through, and in 2017 the stations were acquired by Townsquare Media.<ref name="ri-saletotownsquare">{{cite news|last1=Venta|first1=Lance|title=Townsquare Media Acquires Six In Massachusetts|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/118736/townsquare-media-acquires-six-massachusetts/|access-date=November 14, 2017|work=RadioInsight|date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>
In August 2013, Gamma Broadcasting reached a deal to sell its Berkshire County radio stations, including WNAW, to Reed Miami Holdings;<ref name=aa-saletoreed>{{cite news|title=Western Massachusetts Cluster Sold|url=http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/121608/western-massachusetts-cluster-sold|access-date=August 29, 2013|newspaper=All Access|date=August 23, 2013}}</ref> the sale was canceled on December 30, 2013.<ref name=ri-nosaletoreed>{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|title=Pittsfield Cluster Sale Withdrawn|url=http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/87396/pittsfield-cluster-sale-dismissed/|access-date=March 30, 2014|newspaper=RadioInsight|date=January 14, 2014}}</ref> In October 2016, Gamma agreed to sell its stations to [[Galaxy Communications]];<ref name="ri-saletogalaxy">{{cite news|last1=Venta|first1=Lance|title=Galaxy Communications Acquires Pittsfield Cluster|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/108748/galaxy-communications-acquires-pittsfield-cluster/|access-date=April 19, 2017|work=RadioInsight|date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> that sale also fell through, and in 2017 the stations were acquired by Townsquare Media.<ref name="ri-saletotownsquare">{{cite news|last1=Venta|first1=Lance|title=Townsquare Media Acquires Six In Massachusetts|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/118736/townsquare-media-acquires-six-massachusetts/|access-date=November 14, 2017|work=RadioInsight|date=July 18, 2017}}</ref>


On March 1, 2021, WNAW changed their format from adult contemporary to country, branded as "New Country 94.7" (simulcast on FM translator W234DD 94.7 FM North Adams).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/205696/townsquare-brings-new-country-to-western-massachusetts/ Townsquare Brings New Country To Western Massachusetts] Radioinsight - March 2, 2021</ref>
On March 1, 2021, WNAW changed its format from [[adult contemporary]] to country, branded as "New Country 94.7" (reflecting its simulcast on FM translator W234DD 94.7).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/205696/townsquare-brings-new-country-to-western-massachusetts/ Townsquare Brings New Country To Western Massachusetts] Radioinsight - March 2, 2021</ref>


==Previous logo==
==Translator==
{{RadioTranslators
[[File:WNAW logo.png|200px]]
| call1 = W234DD
| freq1 = 94.7
| watts1 = 250
| class1 = D
| fid1 = 201077
| city1 = North Adams, Massachusetts
| coord1 = {{coord|42|41|54.2|N|73|3|52.3|W|region:US-MA_type:landmark|name=W234DD}}
}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://wnaw.com/}}
*{{Official website|http://wnaw.com/}}
{{AM station data|WNAW}}
{{AM station data|4823|WNAW}}
*{{FMQ|W234DD}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|201077|W234DD}}
*{{FXL|W234DD}}
*{{FXL|W234DD}}


Latest revision as of 05:16, 16 December 2024

WNAW
Broadcast areaBerkshire County
Frequency1230 kHz
BrandingNew Country 94.7
Programming
FormatCountry
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
WBEC, WBEC-FM, WSBS, WUPE, WUPE-FM
History
First air date
November 23, 1947; 77 years ago (1947-11-23) (as WMNB)[1]
Former call signs
WMNB (1947–1988)
Call sign meaning
North Adams, Williamstown
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID4823
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
42°41′3.3″N 73°6′21.37″W / 42.684250°N 73.1059361°W / 42.684250; -73.1059361
Translator(s)94.7 W234DD (North Adams)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewnaw.com

WNAW (1230 AM, "New Country 94.7") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to North Adams, Massachusetts, United States, the station serves northern Berkshire County. The station is owned by Townsquare Media (through licensee subsidiary Townsquare License, LLC), and features programming from ABC News Radio.[3] Its programming is also heard on FM translator W234DD (94.7).

History

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Logo as an adult contemporary station

In August 2013, Gamma Broadcasting reached a deal to sell its Berkshire County radio stations, including WNAW, to Reed Miami Holdings;[4] the sale was canceled on December 30, 2013.[5] In October 2016, Gamma agreed to sell its stations to Galaxy Communications;[6] that sale also fell through, and in 2017 the stations were acquired by Townsquare Media.[7]

On March 1, 2021, WNAW changed its format from adult contemporary to country, branded as "New Country 94.7" (reflecting its simulcast on FM translator W234DD 94.7).[8]

Translator

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Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
W234DD 94.7 FM North Adams, Massachusetts 201077 250 D 42°41′54.2″N 73°3′52.3″W / 42.698389°N 73.064528°W / 42.698389; -73.064528 (W234DD) LMS

References

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  1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-212. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WNAW". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "WNAW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "Western Massachusetts Cluster Sold". All Access. August 23, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
  5. ^ Venta, Lance (January 14, 2014). "Pittsfield Cluster Sale Withdrawn". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
  6. ^ Venta, Lance (October 17, 2016). "Galaxy Communications Acquires Pittsfield Cluster". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ Venta, Lance (July 18, 2017). "Townsquare Media Acquires Six In Massachusetts". RadioInsight. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  8. ^ Townsquare Brings New Country To Western Massachusetts Radioinsight - March 2, 2021
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