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Back in the 1920s, when there were enough radio stations that governments decided it was time to step in and regulate them (to avoid having their signals devour each other), there was an international conference to set up a workable worldwide system, and unique station identifications for each nation were created. The USA was allocated 'A', 'N', 'W', and 'K' as the first letter in all station call-signs licensed in this country. So far, commercial stations (AM. FM, TV) have been given call-signs beginning only with the 'K' and the 'W', but ham stations and other services get calls beginning with 'A' and 'N', in addition to 'W' and 'K'. To answer your question directly: The 'W' and 'K' mean that the station with that call-sign is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in the USA. Similarly, Mexico has 'X', Canada has 'C' and 'V', Spain has 'E', Germany has 'D', Russia has 'U', etc. etc.
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Why do radio stations start with k?
Back in the 1920s, when there were enough radio stations that governments decided it was time to step in and regulate them (to avoid having their signals devour each other), there was an international conference to set up a workable worldwide system, and unique station identifications for each nation were created. The USA was allocated 'A', 'N', 'W', and 'K' as the first letter in all station call-signs licensed in this country. So far, commercial stations (AM. FM, TV) have been given call-signs beginning only with the 'K' and the 'W', but ham stations and other services get calls beginning with 'A' and 'N', in addition to 'W' and 'K'. To answer your question directly: The 'W' and 'K' mean that the station with that call-sign is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in the USA. Similarly, Mexico has 'X', Canada has 'C' and 'V', Spain has 'E', Germany has 'D', Russia has 'U', etc. etc.
Why do radio stations begin with either a K or a W?
They don't. In the west (west of the Mississippi?) they start with K. Not ALL do. This are applicable only in North America and codes assigned for different types of broadcasting - including commercial radio, and in different regions in North America. When "radiotelephone" sets began to appear on ocean going ships, the operators pretty much made up their own identifications. As more ships came equipped, this practice soon became a major problem. It was then decided that transmitting and receiving stations be assigned call signs. When land-based radio stations started up in the early part of the 20th century, the new Federal Radio Commission began to assign call letters- first in alpha-numeric variations (for experimental licensees) and three-and-four letter alpha identifications for commercial operations. An international conference comprised of the major countries heavily into the development of broadcasting decided that North America would be assigned as follows: "N" for U.S. Navy stations; "W" for broadcast stations on the amplitude modulation (AM) band and later on the frequency modulation (FM) band east of the Mississippi River and "K" for those stations west of the river; "C" would be assigned to stations originating from Canada; "X" for Mexico
Why are the call letters different for radio and television stations on each side of the US?
A long time ago, when commercial radio was just starting, it was evident that the stations needed to have some regulation. One of the things that made sense to them, back then, was to have call letters starting with "W" be on the east part of the US, and call letters starting with "K" being on the west half.
What does the W stand for in a radio stations call letters?
The International Telegraph Union assigned out the letters for call signs around 1927. The US was represented by the Army and Navy and so obtained the letters A and N. The K and W were derived by adding a Morse Code dash to A and N to get K and W, for civilian call signs. Canada was assigned C but for amateur radio the call signs begin with V (for Victoria...British Empire) as in VA and VE principally, though VY and CY and VO are also used. The VO in interesting in that it was assigned to Newfoundland when it was a colony of the UK, the call signs were retained after they joined Confederation in 1949. So, unlike the rest of Canada, the Newfie stations call signs still begin with VOCM, VOAR etc as they were in use long before Confederation. The reason I know this is I am attempting to get my amateur radio license, so I have been doing a bit of study!
On the radio station kykc what does kykc stand for?
All US-registered commercial broadcasting stations have 4-letter station identifiers or "call signs" assigned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Identifiers beginning with "W" are located east of the Mississippi river; stations with call signs beginning with "K" are west of the Mississippi. Stations can request specific call signs, if these are not already in use, but there's no assurance that the FCC will issue the desired call sign. The call sign KYKC is in the western half of the nation; no other meaning can be inferred just from the call sign. A Google search turns up KYKC as a country music radio station in Chickasaw County, Oklahoma, and owned by the Chickasaw Nation tribe of Native American indians.
Why is K at the beginning of a radio station or news name?
Its amazing that I know this but I do, All stations that are west of the Mississippi ALL start with a K. Everything east starts with a W. I dont know why this is, mabey to group them easier
What channel is Disney radio in ri?
Most radio stations don't broadcast very far outside of the city they're located in. So the best Disney station for you depends on what part of Connecticut you live in. Try these: Hartford . . . . . . W D Z K, AM 1550 Providence RI . . W D D Z, 550 Boston. . . . . . . W M K I, 1260 New York . . . . . W Q E W, 1560
Why do radio stations start with k?
Back in the 1920s, when there were enough radio stations that governments decided it was time to step in and regulate them (to avoid having their signals devour each other), there was an international conference to set up a workable worldwide system, and unique station identifications for each nation were created. The USA was allocated 'A', 'N', 'W', and 'K' as the first letter in all station call-signs licensed in this country. So far, commercial stations (AM. FM, TV) have been given call-signs beginning only with the 'K' and the 'W', but ham stations and other services get calls beginning with 'A' and 'N', in addition to 'W' and 'K'. To answer your question directly: The 'W' and 'K' mean that the station with that call-sign is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in the USA. Similarly, Mexico has 'X', Canada has 'C' and 'V', Spain has 'E', Germany has 'D', Russia has 'U', etc. etc.
What does the acronym NBC stand for?
Whilst it's true that the acronym WNBC stands for W National Broadcasting Company. The W is NOT a prefix indicating west of the Mississippi but, rather and counter-intuitively, EAST of the Mississippi. In 1912, several countries attended a conference to discuss international radiotelegraphs. One of the things that came out of that meeting was the assignment or specific letters to identify each country’s radio and television signals. The United States was given the letters W, K, N, and A. The letters ‘N’ and ‘A’ were given to military stations, but ‘K’ and ‘W’ were assigned out for commercial use. Radio stations east of the Mississippi River had to start their stations with ‘W’, and stations west of the Mississippi with ‘K’. There is some discrepancy though since radio stations that already existed before this rule was put in place weren’t required to change their name.
Why the broadcasting stations from the east coast start with the w initial and the west coast start with k?
In 1923 the Federal Communications Commission ruled that all radio stations west of the Mississippi River would begin with a K and east of the Mississippi would start with a W. This practice stems from early organizational structuring of radio station frequencies. In fact, each nation's radio stations begin with a different letter. More info: http://radio.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=radio&cdn=gadgets&tm=149&f=20&tt=13&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.oldradio.com/archives/general/kwtrivia.htd
Why do radio stations begin with either a K or a W?
They don't. In the west (west of the Mississippi?) they start with K. Not ALL do. This are applicable only in North America and codes assigned for different types of broadcasting - including commercial radio, and in different regions in North America. When "radiotelephone" sets began to appear on ocean going ships, the operators pretty much made up their own identifications. As more ships came equipped, this practice soon became a major problem. It was then decided that transmitting and receiving stations be assigned call signs. When land-based radio stations started up in the early part of the 20th century, the new Federal Radio Commission began to assign call letters- first in alpha-numeric variations (for experimental licensees) and three-and-four letter alpha identifications for commercial operations. An international conference comprised of the major countries heavily into the development of broadcasting decided that North America would be assigned as follows: "N" for U.S. Navy stations; "W" for broadcast stations on the amplitude modulation (AM) band and later on the frequency modulation (FM) band east of the Mississippi River and "K" for those stations west of the river; "C" would be assigned to stations originating from Canada; "X" for Mexico
Why are the call letters different for radio and television stations on each side of the US?
A long time ago, when commercial radio was just starting, it was evident that the stations needed to have some regulation. One of the things that made sense to them, back then, was to have call letters starting with "W" be on the east part of the US, and call letters starting with "K" being on the west half.
What does K-W-L stand for?
In txt language it means cool.
What country does Caracol radio air?
Caracol Radio airs in Colombia, where it is one of the main radio stations to date. Caracol Radio has been broadcasting through the airways since 1948 (65 years). Caracol Radio currently owns many other stations in Colombia including W Radio, Radioacktiva,and Tropicana Estereo
What does the K mean in K love Radio?
The "K" in K-Love Radio stands for the radio station's call sign, which is a unique identifier assigned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. Call signs typically start with a "K" for stations west of the Mississippi River and with a "W" for stations east of the Mississippi River. In the case of K-Love Radio, the "K" indicates that the station is located west of the Mississippi River.
What does the W stand for in a radio stations call letters?
The International Telegraph Union assigned out the letters for call signs around 1927. The US was represented by the Army and Navy and so obtained the letters A and N. The K and W were derived by adding a Morse Code dash to A and N to get K and W, for civilian call signs. Canada was assigned C but for amateur radio the call signs begin with V (for Victoria...British Empire) as in VA and VE principally, though VY and CY and VO are also used. The VO in interesting in that it was assigned to Newfoundland when it was a colony of the UK, the call signs were retained after they joined Confederation in 1949. So, unlike the rest of Canada, the Newfie stations call signs still begin with VOCM, VOAR etc as they were in use long before Confederation. The reason I know this is I am attempting to get my amateur radio license, so I have been doing a bit of study!
What does work stand for?
w-wankers o-out r-rule k-kids
