WNRN (AM)

WNRN
Simulcasts WNRN-FM, Charlottesville
Broadcast areaMetro Richmond
Frequency1590 kHz
BrandingWNRN
Programming
FormatAdult album alternative; public radio
Ownership
OwnerStu-Comm, Inc.
WHAN, WNRN-FM, WNRS-FM, WRJR
History
First air date
December 1958 (1958-12)
Former call signs
  • WEZL (1958–1961)
  • WRGM (1961–1964)
  • WGOE (1964–1982)
  • WFTH (1982–2024)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67683
ClassD
Power5,000 watts daytime
24 watts nighttime
Transmitter coordinates
37°30′1.23″N 77°27′22.34″W / 37.5003417°N 77.4562056°W / 37.5003417; -77.4562056
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.wnrn.org

WNRN (1590 AM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Richmond, Virginia, and serving the Greater Richmond Region. WNRN is owned and operated by Stu-Comm, Inc. It airs an adult album alternative radio format, simulcasting sister station WNRN-FM in Charlottesville, Virginia. WNRN is listener supported, with on-air fundraisers held throughout the year.

WNRN broadcasts in the daytime at 5,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. The station decreases power to 24 watts at night to protect others on the same frequency. 1590 AM is a regional broadcast frequency.

Programming is also heard on FM translator station W203CB at 88.5 MHz, which has a power of 170 watts.