WINY

WINY
	Putnam, Connecticut; United States;
Broadcast area	Northeastern Connecticut
Frequency	1350 kHz
Branding	WINY 1350 AM & 97.1 FM
Programming
Format	adult contemporary; full-service radio;
Affiliations	AP News; Westwood One; Boston Red Sox Radio Network; Motor Racing Network; New England Patriots Radio Network;
Ownership
Owner	Gary and Karen Osbrey; (Osbrey Broadcasting Company);
History
First air date	May 3, 1953
Former call signs	WPCT (1953–1960)
Call sign meaning	"Winny", the former cartoon mascot
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	24112
Class	D
Power	5,000 watts (day); 79 watts (night);
Translator	97.1 W246DN (Putnam)
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www.winyradio.com

WINY (1350 AM) is a heritage radio station and is owned by Gary and Karen Osbrey through licensee Osbrey Broadcasting Company. The station broadcasts a full service adult contemporary radio format.

By day, WINY is powered at 5,000 watts non-directional. At night, to avoid interference to other stations on 1350 AM to avoid interference. it reduces power to 79 watts Programming is also heard on FM translator W271DN at 97.1 MHz.

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.