WINY

WINY

Putnam, Connecticut
Broadcast area	Northeastern Connecticut
Frequency	1350 kHz
Programming
Format	Full Service/Adult Contemporary
Affiliations	Red Sox Radio Network New England Patriots Radio Network Motor Racing Network Dial Global
Ownership
Owner	Osbrey Broadcasting Co.
History
First air date	May 3, 1953 (as WPCT)
Call sign meaning	Winny, the former cartoon mascot
Technical information
Facility ID	24112
Class	D
Power	5,000 watts (day) 79 watts (night)
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	winyradio.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 (AM), "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 WTNY-AM Southington, WLIS Old Saybrook and 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.

WINY produces its own programming between 06:00-18:00. Programming from 18:00-6:00 is provided by Dial Global. WINY Programing Schedule Monday-Friday 3-6 a.m. Today’s Best Music with Rick Brady 6-9 a.m. The Morning Show with Gary “O.”, plus John Wilbur on Sports and Shaina Smith in the Newsroom 9-11 a.m. The Talk Show with Paul Coutu A Live local talk show featuring guests and listener’s phone calls. Call 860-928-1350 or 800-246-WINY. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Back to The Music featuring The At Work Request Hour with Dave Bogart 2-6 p.m. The Afternoon Show with Adam Heath, plus Kerensa Konesni in the Newsroom. 6-8 p.m. Drive Home with Scott Curtis 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Today’s Best Music with Tim Brotzman

Saturday 3-6 a.m Today’s Best Music with Donna Wilson 6-9 a.m. The Morning Show with Rob Dion and Meryl Willet in the Newsroom 9-10 a.m. Sports Talk with John Wilbur and Paul Coutu Call 860-928-1350 or 800-246-WINY 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Today’s Best Music with John Wilbur 12-3 p.m. Today’s Best Music with Scott Curtis 4-7 p.m. Today’s Best Music with Tim Brotzman 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Weekend 70′s Show with Ron Thurston

Sunday 2-6 a.m. Today’s Best Music with Scott Barry 6-11 a.m. Jukebox Gold with Bill Alley 11:00 a.m. – 4 p. m. Today’s Best Music with Dave Bogart 4-8 p.m. Today’s Best Music with Ron Thurston 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Today’s Best Music with Bob Logan

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.

External links

• WINY official website
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• WINY in Nielsen Audio's AM station database