WNWN (98.5

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, "Win 98-5") is an FM

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broadcasting a

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format. Licensed to

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with studios in

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, it first began broadcasting in 1950 under the WTVB-FM call sign at 98.3 on the FM dial and spent most of its early existence as a simulcast of sister station WTVB before changing to its current calls, format, and frequency. Win 98-5 is consistently one of the top-rated radio stations in the Battle Creek market. WNWN programming was formerly heard on translator 95.5 W238AL in

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, allowing the station's programming to better penetrate the

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market. The translator now simulcasts WTOU.

References

Michiguide.com - WNWN History

External links

Official station website
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