WPIN (AM)
Radio station in Dublin, Virginia, United States
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WPIN is a sports radio formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Dublin, Virginia, serving the New River Valley.[4] WPIN is owned and operated by Baker Family Stations.[5]
- Baker Family Stations
- (Dublin Radio)
| Currently silent | |
|---|---|
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Broadcast area | New River Valley |
| Frequency | 810 kHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WKEX, WKNV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1995[1] |
Former call signs | WKNV (1989–1995)[2] |
Call sign meaning | Pulaski Dublin |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 17619 | |
| Class | D |
| Power | 4200 watts (days only) |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°7′55.0″N 80°37′7.0″W |
| Translator | See § Translator |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | espnblacksburg |
810 AM is United States clear-channel frequency, on which KSFO in San Francisco, California and WGY in Schenectady, New York are the dominant Class A stations. WPIN must leave the air from sunset to sunrise to prevent interference with the Class A stations nighttime skywave signals.
The station's flagship local sports program is "The Drive", hosted by veteran radio personality Paul Van Wagoner, alongside Virginia Tech alumni Andrew Alix and producer Nathan Brennan. It also serves as the radio home of Carolina Panthers football and Blacksburg High School athletics.
On September 30, 2025, WPIN and its FM translators ceased operations.[6]
FM Translators
In addition the main station at 810 kHz, WPIN is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area, especially at night when the AM frequency is off the air.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W226AT | 93.1 FM | Christiansburg, Virginia | 140350 | 80 | 169 m (554 ft) | D | LMS |
| W246CR | 97.1 FM | Christiansburg, Virginia | 140358 | 145 | 365 m (1,198 ft) | D | LMS |
