WNKS

WNKS
Broadcast areaMetrolina
Frequency95.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKiss 95.1
Programming
FormatContemporary hit radio
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
WBAV-FM, WKQC, WPEG, WSOC-FM
History
First air date
July 29, 1962 (July 29, 1962) (as WIST-FM)
Former call signs
  • WIST-FM (1962–1972)
  • WRNA (1972–1973)
  • WROQ (1973–1990)
  • WZZG (1990–1991)
  • WGKL-FM (1/1991-10/1991)
  • WAQQ (1991–1994)
  • WEDJ (1994–1996)
Call sign meaning
"North Carolina's Kiss"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53975
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts (analog)
3,980 watts (digital)
HAAT470 meters (1,540 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Website

WNKS (95.1 FM, "Kiss 95.1") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Charlotte, North Carolina. The station is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group through licensee Beasley Media Group, LLC and broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format. Studios are located on South Boulevard in Charlotte's South End and the station's broadcast tower is located near Dallas, North Carolina, at (35°21′44.5″N 81°9′18.3″W / 35.362361°N 81.155083°W / 35.362361; -81.155083).