KWND (88.3 FM, "The Wind") is a radio station broadcasting in Springfield, Missouri, United States, with a contemporary Christian music format. KWND is owned/operated by the not-for-profit Radio Training Network, which also operates stations in Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

History

KWND began broadcasting on July 12, 1993 from its studios at 2550 S. Campbell Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Originally owned by Parkcrest Assembly of God, the station was purchased in 1995 by the Radio Training Network.

KWND began broadcasting in HD radio on January 28, 2020, on 88.3-1 FM. LF Radio was added to 88.3-2 FM on February 3, 2020.

Translators

KWND programming is also broadcast on the following repeater/translator/booster stations:

• KCKJ, 89.5-FM in Sarcoxie, MO, since 2018
• K265DR, 100.9-FM in Bolivar, MO, since 2004
• K271CC, 102.1-FM in Mountain Grove, MO, since 2016

Industry

KWND is a monitored reporting station to the Christian AC charts of Billboard magazine.

External links

• The Wind KWND official website
• KWND in the FCC FM station database
• KWND in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

37°10′30″N 93°02′35″W / 37.175°N 93.043°W / 37.175; -93.043