WNKS

WNKS
Broadcast areaCharlotte metropolitan area
Frequency95.1 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKiss 95-1
Programming
FormatContemporary hit radio
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
July 29, 1962 (1962-07-29)
Former call signs
  • WIST-FM (1962–1972)
  • WRNA (1972–1973)
  • WROQ (1973–1990)
  • WZZG (1990–1991)
  • WGKL-FM (1991)
  • WAQQ (1991–1994)
  • WEDJ (1994–1996)
Call sign meaning
"North Carolina's Kiss"
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53975
ClassC
ERP
  • 100,000 watts (analog)
  • 3,980 watts (digital)
HAAT470 meters (1,540 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast
Website

WNKS (95.1 FM, "Kiss 95-1") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Charlotte, North Carolina. The station is owned by Beasley Broadcast Group through licensee Beasley Media Group, LLC and broadcasts a contemporary hit radio format. Studios are located on South Boulevard in Charlotte's South End and the station's broadcast tower is located near Dallas, North Carolina, at (35°21′44.5″N 81°9′18.3″W / 35.362361°N 81.155083°W / 35.362361; -81.155083).