KNWC, known on-air as Faith 1270 KNWC, or by the network name Faith Radio, is a radio station in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, owned and operated by University of Northwestern – St Paul and is a non-profit, listener-supported radio station relying on donations from the local community throughout the year. It broadcasts on 1270 AM, covering the Sioux Empire and surrounding areas in South Dakota.

KNWC
Broadcast areaSioux Empire
Frequency1270 KHz
BrandingFaith Radio
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsNorthwestern Media Faith Radio
Ownership
Owner
KNWC-FM
History
First air date
1948[1]
Former call signs
KIHO (1948–1961)[1]
Call sign meaning
NorthWestern College
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID49774
ClassB
Power5,000 watts day
2,300 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
43°17′7″N 96°45′53″W / 43.28528°N 96.76472°W / 43.28528; -96.76472
Translator(s)107.5 K298CY (Sioux Falls)
Links
Public license information
WebcastAvailable on website
Websitelife965.com/knwc-radio-in-the-sioux-empire/

Programming

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Former logo

Programming is nearly 100 percent satellite delivered and produced by Northwestern Media. The format is mainly Christian talk and teaching, with programs such as Turning Point with David Jeremiah; Focus on the Family; Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey; Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll; Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram; In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley; and others.[3]

Translators

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Broadcast translator for KNWC
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K298CY 107.5 FM Sioux Falls, South Dakota 202254 250 D LMS

References

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  1. ^ a b History Cards for KNWC, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNWC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ KNWC AM 1270 Program Schedule, KNWC. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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