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| logo = WINY 1350am logo.png
| logo = WINY 1350am logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Putnam, Connecticut|Putnam]], [[Connecticut]]
| city = [[Putnam, Connecticut]]
| area = [[Northeastern Connecticut]]
| area = [[Northeastern Connecticut]]
| slogan = "Today's Best Music and Yesterday's Classics"
| branding = ''WINY 1350 AM 97.1 FM''
| slogan = Today's Best Music and Yesterday's Classics
| frequency = 1350 [[kilohertz|kHz]] [[C-QUAM]] [[AM Stereo]]
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| translator = 97.1 W246DN (Putnam)
| airdate = May 3, [[1953 in radio|1953]] (as WPCT)
| airdate = May 3, [[1953 in radio|1953]] (as WPCT)
| frequency = 1350 [[Kilohertz|kHz]] [[C-QUAM]] [[AM Stereo]]
| format = [[Full service (radio format)|Full service]]/[[Adult contemporary]]
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| translator = W246DN (97.1 [[MHz]], Putnam)
| format = [[Full service (radio format)|Full Service]]/[[Adult Contemporary]]
| power = 5,000 [[watt]]s day<br>79 watts night
| power = 5,000 [[watt]]s day<br>79 watts night
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| affiliations = [[Red Sox Radio Network]]<br>[[New England Patriots Radio Network]]<br>[[Motor Racing Network]]<br>[[Dial Global]]
| class = D
| class = D
| facility_id = 24112
| facility_id = 24112
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| callsign_meaning = '''WIN'''n'''Y''', the former cartoon mascot
| former_callsigns =
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| affiliations = [[Red Sox Radio Network]]<br>[[New England Patriots Radio Network]]<br>[[Motor Racing Network]]<br>[[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]
| owner = Osbrey Broadcasting Co.
| owner = Osbrey Broadcasting Co.
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/58391/en Listen Live]
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/58391/en Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.winyradio.com/ winyradio.com]
| website = [http://www.winyradio.com/ winyradio.com]
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| callsign_meaning = '''WIN'''n'''Y''', the former cartoon mascot
}}
}}


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==Translators==
==Translators==
{{RadioTranslators
{{RadioTranslators
| call1 = W246DN
| callsign = WINY
| freq1 = 97.1 MHz
| call1 = W246DN
| fid1 = 200386
| freq1 = 97.1
| watts1 = 250
| fid1 = 200386
| haat1 = -17
| watts1 = 250
| class1 = D
| haat1 = -17
| city1 = Putnam, Connecticut
| class1 = D
| city1 = Putnam, Connecticut
| coord1 = {{coord|41|54|09.4|N|71|53|42.3|W|type:landmark_region:US|name=W246DN}}
| coord1 = {{coord|41|54|09.4|N|71|53|42.3|W|type:landmark_region:US|name=W246DN}}
}}
}}


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{{AM station data|WINY}}
{{AM station data|WINY}}
*{{FMQ|W246DN}}
*{{FMQ|W246DN}}
*{{FMXL|W246DN}}
*{{FXL|W246DN}}


{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Connecticut}}
{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Connecticut}}
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[[Category:Putnam, Connecticut]]
[[Category:Putnam, Connecticut]]
[[Category:1953 establishments in Connecticut]]
[[Category:1953 establishments in Connecticut]]



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Revision as of 02:10, 13 July 2021

WINY
Broadcast areaNortheastern Connecticut
Frequency1350 kHz C-QUAM AM Stereo
BrandingWINY 1350 AM 97.1 FM
Programming
FormatFull service/Adult contemporary
AffiliationsRed Sox Radio Network
New England Patriots Radio Network
Motor Racing Network
Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerOsbrey Broadcasting Co.
History
First air date
May 3, 1953 (as WPCT)
Call sign meaning
WINnY, the former cartoon mascot
Technical information
Facility ID24112
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
79 watts night
Translator(s)97.1 W246DN (Putnam)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewinyradio.com

WINY (1350 AM) is a heritage radio station that transmits in AM stereo on 1350 kHz and is owned by Osbrey Broadcasting Company. It operates during the daytime with 5,000 watts of power, and at 79 watts nighttime. Its studios and transmitter are located in Putnam, Connecticut.

WINY first signed on the air on May 3, 1953 under the call letters WPCT. The station was financed by three French Canadian businessmen from Central Falls, Rhode Island: named Goyette, Albert Lanthier, and Rene Cote. The station was managed by Daniel Hyland with an original announcing staff of Dick Alarie, Ed Read, and Frank Carroll.

The call letters were changed to WINY in September 1960 when the station was purchased by the Herbert C. Rice family and the Winny Broadcasting Company. The call letters were changed to represent the station's new mascot, "Winny, The Community Gal," who was a counterpart to the mascot at sister station WILI, "Willie, The Community Man." The family combined the operations of the two stations into Nutmeg Broadcasting Company, which would go on to own a total of five radio stations throughout Connecticut, including WNTY Southington, WLIS Old Saybrook, and WILI & WILI-FM Willimantic.

WINY changed hands in 1990 to the Gerardi Broadcasting Corporation, and once more in 2001 to the current owners, the Osbrey Broadcasting Company.

In addition to its original programming, WINY is also a member station of the Boston Red Sox Radio Network, the New England Patriots Radio Network, and the Motor Racing Network.

Translators

Broadcast translator for WINY
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
W246DN 97.1 FM Putnam, Connecticut 200386 250 −17 m (−56 ft) D 41°54′09.4″N 71°53′42.3″W / 41.902611°N 71.895083°W / 41.902611; -71.895083 (W246DN) LMS

41°54′10″N 71°53′43″W / 41.90278°N 71.89528°W / 41.90278; -71.89528

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