WKSN
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WKSN is an radio station
based in Jamestown, New York
. The oldies
outlet is owned by Media One Group and operates at 1340 kHz.
WKSN, formerly WJTN's rival, signed on in 1948 as WJOC. It used the call sign WXYJ in the 1960s. Previously WKSN (Kissin' Oldies) was an oldies outlet carrying a local morning show and a midday show by Paul Hoefler (now performing commercial jingles in the area), as well the satellite Good Time Oldies
from Jones Radio Networks
until it was bought out by Media One Group, LLC in 2003.
Soon after Media One's purchase, WKSN became a primarily syndicated talk radio
operation until the summer of 2008, with shows such as Rush Limbaugh
(counterprogrammed to a liberal program known as The Hall Closet on WJTN), Imus in the Morning
, Bill Bennett
, Dr. Dean Edell and Glenn Beck
, as well as affiliations with Talk Radio Network
and FOX Sports Radio
. On July 4, 2008, WKSN switched back to the oldies format. With the change to oldies (and The Hall Closets discontinuation), Edell, Beck and Ed Schultz
were moved to sister station WJTN (Schultz actually began airing on WJTN on June 23, 2008 in Ray Hall's time slot, so both WJTN and WKSN were airing Schultz from June 23 to July 3, 2008), while Rush Limbaugh was dropped from the market altogether. (As of 2010, WNAE 1310
in Warren is the closest Limbaugh affiliate.)
WKSN is an affiliate of Scott Shannon
's The True Oldies Channel
from ABC Radio. WKSN is also affiliated with the NFL on Westwood One
. Jamestown Jammers
away games were heard on WKSN for many years but no longer air anywhere on Jamestown radio.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
based in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, New York
Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...
. The oldies
Oldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
outlet is owned by Media One Group and operates at 1340 kHz.
WKSN, formerly WJTN's rival, signed on in 1948 as WJOC. It used the call sign WXYJ in the 1960s. Previously WKSN (Kissin' Oldies) was an oldies outlet carrying a local morning show and a midday show by Paul Hoefler (now performing commercial jingles in the area), as well the satellite Good Time Oldies
Good Time Oldies
Good Time Oldies was a 24-hour music format produced by Jones Radio Networks. Ittargeted the "baby boomers" and consists of oldies music from the 1960s to early 1970s by The Beatles, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, Hues Corporation, The Rolling Stones and dozens more artists...
from Jones Radio Networks
Jones Radio Networks
Jones Radio Networks & Jones Media Group were branches of Jones International before being sold to Triton Media Group. JRN and JMN provide local radio stations with satellite-delivered formats. They also offer other services to local radio such as news and talk programs, syndicated radio shows,...
until it was bought out by Media One Group, LLC in 2003.
Soon after Media One's purchase, WKSN became a primarily syndicated talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
operation until the summer of 2008, with shows such as Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism. He hosts The Rush Limbaugh Show which is aired throughout the U.S. on Premiere Radio Networks and is the highest-rated talk-radio program in the United...
(counterprogrammed to a liberal program known as The Hall Closet on WJTN), Imus in the Morning
Imus in the Morning
Imus in the Morning is an American radio show hosted by Don Imus on Cumulus Media Networks , and simulcast for television on Fox Business Network....
, Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett
William Richards Bennett, PC, OBC , commonly known as Bill Bennett, was the 27th Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. He is a son of the former Premier, W. A. C. Bennett. He was a 3rd cousin, twice removed, of R.B...
, Dr. Dean Edell and Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck
Glenn Edward Lee Beck is an American conservative radio host, vlogger, author, entrepreneur, political commentator and former television host. He hosts the Glenn Beck Program, a nationally syndicated talk-radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks...
, as well as affiliations with Talk Radio Network
Talk Radio Network
Talk Radio Network is an American radio network providing talk radio programming, with an emphasis on conservative talk on weekdays and variety/general interest talk radio on weekends. Some of the most recognizable personalities in American radio, such as Laura Ingraham and Michael Savage, are...
and FOX Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
. On July 4, 2008, WKSN switched back to the oldies format. With the change to oldies (and The Hall Closets discontinuation), Edell, Beck and Ed Schultz
Ed Schultz
Edward Andrew "Ed" Schultz Is an American television and radio host and a liberal political commentator . He is the host of The Ed Show, a daily news talk program on MSNBC, and The Ed Schultz Show, a talk radio show, nationally syndicated by Dial Global, promising "straight talk."-Early...
were moved to sister station WJTN (Schultz actually began airing on WJTN on June 23, 2008 in Ray Hall's time slot, so both WJTN and WKSN were airing Schultz from June 23 to July 3, 2008), while Rush Limbaugh was dropped from the market altogether. (As of 2010, WNAE 1310
WNAE (AM)
WNAE is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Warren, Pennsylvania, USA. The station is currently owned by Radio Partners, LLC and features programing from Premiere Radio Networks and Talk Radio Network...
in Warren is the closest Limbaugh affiliate.)
WKSN is an affiliate of Scott Shannon
Scott Shannon
Michael Scott Shannon is a radio disc jockey, current co-host of the "Scott and Todd in the Morning" show on WPLJ, host of The True Oldies Channel, and the official voice of The Sean Hannity Show.-Early Radio Career:...
's The True Oldies Channel
The True Oldies Channel
The True Oldies Channel is a syndicated radio programming stream begun in the spring of 2004, hosted by American radio personality Scott Shannon...
from ABC Radio. WKSN is also affiliated with the NFL on Westwood One
NFL on Westwood One
The NFL on Westwood One is the brand name given to weekly National Football League games carried on the radio over the Dial Global Radio Network...
. Jamestown Jammers
Jamestown Jammers
The Jamestown Jammers are a minor league baseball team in Jamestown, New York, United States. The team is the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Miami Marlins and plays in the New York - Penn League...
away games were heard on WKSN for many years but no longer air anywhere on Jamestown radio.