KNST

KNST
Broadcast areaTucson metropolitan area
Frequency790 kHz (HD Radio)
BrandingNewsTalk AM 790
Programming
FormatConservative talk
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
KHUD, KMMA, KOHT, KRQQ, KTZR, KXEW
History
First air date
October 1, 1958 (1958-10-01)
Former call signs
  • KCTU (1957, CP)
  • KRTU (1957–1958)
  • KCEE (1958–1992)
  • KWFM (1992–1993)
Call sign meaning
"News, Sports, Talk"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53589
ClassB
Power
  • 5,000 watts (day)
  • 500 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
32°14′54″N 111°00′30″W / 32.24833°N 111.00833°W / 32.24833; -111.00833
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websiteknst.iheart.com

KNST (790 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Tucson, Arizona, United States, and serves the Greater Tucson region. Owned by iHeartMedia, it features a conservative talk format, with studios and offices located on Oracle Road, north of Downtown Tucson.

KNST's transmitter is sited in West Tucson, off North Silverbell Road near North Grant Road.