KOHN facts for kids
| Frequency | 91.9 MHz |
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| Branding | Hewel Ñi'ok |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community |
| Affiliations | Native Voice One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Tohono O'odham Nation |
| History | |
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Call sign meaning
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O’odham Hewel Ñi’ok |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 122603 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 10,000 watts |
| HAAT | 505 meters (1657 feet) |
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Transmitter coordinates
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32°07′59″N 112°09′31″W / 32.13306°N 112.15861°W |
KOHN (91.9 FM) is a radio station located in Sells, Arizona, United States. This station is special because it is owned by the Tohono Oʼodham Nation, a Native American tribe. KOHN plays a type of music and talk called "community radio." This means it focuses on local news, events, and culture for the people living in its area.
About KOHN Radio
KOHN is a radio station that broadcasts on the 91.9 FM frequency. It is an important part of the Tohono Oʼodham Nation, providing a voice for the community. The station's name, KOHN, stands for O’odham Hewel Ñi’ok, which means "O'odham Wind Voice."
How KOHN Started
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave KOHN its official "call letters" (like a station's name) on December 14, 2000. The FCC is a government group that makes rules for radio and TV stations. Later, on June 1, 2011, KOHN started streaming its shows online. This means people could listen to the station using the internet, not just a radio.
Other Stations from the Nation
KOHN is not the only radio station run by the Tohono O'odham Nation. They also have other stations that help spread their message and culture.
- KOHH 90.7 FM is another station that relays, or re-broadcasts, KOHN's programs in San Lucy, Arizona.
- The Nation also runs smaller, "low-power" stations. These stations don't broadcast as far but are important for local communities. They include KOHF-LP 101.1 in Florence Community and KWAK-LP 102.5 in San Xavier.
