KYW, Commercial radio station in Philadelphia, United States
KYW is a news radio station in Philadelphia that broadcasts on 1060 AM and 103.9 FM, serving the entire Delaware Valley region. The station operates continuously with round-the-clock programming that covers local news and information throughout the day.
The station was founded in Chicago in 1921 and relocated to Philadelphia in 1934 to escape signal interference issues. This move marked the beginning of its long history serving the Philadelphia region as a major news broadcaster.
The station serves as a daily news source for Philadelphia residents who tune in for local events and updates. Its broadcasts shape the local information landscape, keeping listeners informed about what matters to their community.
The station can be received across the Delaware Valley on two different frequencies, offering flexible listening options. Since it broadcasts around the clock, listeners can tune in anytime for current news coverage.
The call sign KYW with its K-prefix is unusual for East Coast radio stations, which typically begin with W. This quirk comes from the station's Chicago origins, where K-prefixes are standard.
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