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The station started with technical facilities of 17 kW on 105.9 MHz. From 1963 to 1974, both stations shared the same studio. KLWN-FM essentially simulcasted the AM during daylight hours until 1972. In 1972, the staff began a separate rock programming that was broadcast in the overnight hours, first after the AM sign-off, then it was pre-taped and replayed the next day at 3 PM, later noon. On April 1, 1974, an addition to the station allowed the AM to move into a new studio (complete with an interview room) and the FM to have the old one. On July 31, 1979, KLWN-FM received the new calls of KLZR and was authorized to increase power to 100 kW. The new 550-foot tower was completed and the new transmitter was put in use in December. |
The station started with technical facilities of 17 kW on 105.9 MHz. From 1963 to 1974, both stations shared the same studio. KLWN-FM essentially simulcasted the AM during daylight hours until 1972. In 1972, the staff began a separate rock programming that was broadcast in the overnight hours, first after the AM sign-off, then it was pre-taped and replayed the next day at 3 PM, later noon. On April 1, 1974, an addition to the station allowed the AM to move into a new studio (complete with an interview room) and the FM to have the old one. On July 31, 1979, KLWN-FM received the new calls of KLZR and was authorized to increase power to 100 kW. The new 550-foot tower was completed and the new transmitter was put in use in December. |
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During the 1990s, KLZR carried a modern rock format, which was popular on the KU campus as well as in the ratings for Topeka and Kansas City. Even garnering a mention in Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top ten "Stations that Didn't Suck" in 1998. The dedcated staff of Roger The Dodger, Bob O, Jeff Peterson, Spacin Jason, and Chuck Taylor simply put together a station for people that loved alternative music. The station was independently owned up until Sept 1, 1998 when it was sold to the [[Zimmer Radio Group]]. Upon the loss of local ownership, KLZR morphed into a Top 40 station, despite promises that the format would not change. There was a great deal of outrage, resulting in protests and even vandalism of the KLZR studios, t-shirts were printed that read "The New Lazer Sucks" which were worn by residents upset with the change. Just prior to the format flip, both Bob O and Roger were let go for internal reasons. Spacin Jason, Jeff Peterson, Chuck Taylor and other part-timers like Suzi Munn stayed aboard hoping there would be no other changes from the Zimmers. It was announced in September 1999 that the format would flip to Top 40. With Chad Elliot at the helm of KLZR, the station flipped formats. All current Lazer DJs began planning their escape. Soon after the format flip, Jeff Peterson left to program [[KDVV]] in Topeka. After several years of leading KDVV to the top, Jeff left for Little Rock to run [[KDJE]] in 2005 and now goes by [[Jeff Cage]]. Spacin Jason moved to LA to work for Fox Sports Network and resides in Chicago working for their public radio station. Bob O is in Lawrence being a dad. Roger The Dodger manages a restaurant in Kansas City. Chuck Taylor is making his way in Chicago. Suzi now lives in Alberquercue. A new regime of broadcasters quickly replaced the staff and the era of Top 40 began. In 2003, the station shifted formats again, this time to a Hot Adult Contemporary format. |
During the 1990s, KLZR carried a modern rock format, which was popular on the KU campus as well as in the ratings for Topeka and Kansas City. Even garnering a mention in Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top ten "Stations that Didn't Suck" in 1998. The dedcated staff of Roger The Dodger, Bob O, Jeff Peterson, Spacin Jason, and Chuck Taylor simply put together a station for people that loved alternative music. The station was independently owned up until Sept 1, 1998 when it was sold to the [[Zimmer Radio Group]]. Upon the loss of local ownership, KLZR morphed into a Top 40 station, despite promises that the format would not change. There was a great deal of outrage, resulting in protests and even vandalism of the KLZR studios, t-shirts were printed that read "The New Lazer Sucks" which were worn by residents upset with the change. Just prior to the format flip, both Bob O and Roger were let go for internal reasons. Spacin Jason, [[Jeff Peterson]], Chuck Taylor and other part-timers like Suzi Munn stayed aboard hoping there would be no other changes from the Zimmers. It was announced in September 1999 that the format would flip to Top 40. With Chad Elliot at the helm of KLZR, the station flipped formats. All current Lazer DJs began planning their escape. Soon after the format flip, Jeff Peterson left to program [[KDVV]] in Topeka. After several years of leading KDVV to the top, Jeff left for Little Rock to run [[KDJE]] in 2005 and now goes by [[Jeff Cage]]. Spacin Jason moved to LA to work for Fox Sports Network and resides in Chicago working for their public radio station. Bob O is in Lawrence being a dad. Roger The Dodger manages a restaurant in Kansas City. Chuck Taylor is making his way in Chicago. Suzi now lives in Alberquercue. A new regime of broadcasters quickly replaced the staff and the era of Top 40 began. In 2003, the station shifted formats again, this time to a Hot Adult Contemporary format. |
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[[KLWN|KLWN-AM]] and KLZR carried football from its inception until 1995. KLWN-AM also carried the [[Lawrence High School]] and KU basketball games The FM station also joined on the KU sports network (and is currently the co-flagship of the Jayhawk Network, which it is still today. |
[[KLWN|KLWN-AM]] and KLZR carried football from its inception until 1995. KLWN-AM also carried the [[Lawrence High School]] and KU basketball games The FM station also joined on the KU sports network (and is currently the co-flagship of the Jayhawk Network, which it is still today. |
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| Broadcast area | Topeka, Kansas |
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| Frequency | 105.9 MHz |
| Branding | Lazer 105.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot AC |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Great Plains Media |
| History | |
First air date | 1963 |
Call sign meaning | LaZeR |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 100,000 watts class = C1 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.lazer.com |
KLZR-FM is a radio station in Lawrence, Kansas, broadcasting to the Topeka, Kansas area on 105.9 FM.
KLZR-FM airs a hot adult contemporary music format branded as "Lazer 105.9".
History
On August 20, 1963, KLWN-FM first signed on. Its original purpose was a full-time signal to broadcast weather, sports, and other information, including things like school closings. The FM station was originally run by a tape, at that time the station's most popular programming was University of Kansas or Lawrence High football games.
The station started with technical facilities of 17 kW on 105.9 MHz. From 1963 to 1974, both stations shared the same studio. KLWN-FM essentially simulcasted the AM during daylight hours until 1972. In 1972, the staff began a separate rock programming that was broadcast in the overnight hours, first after the AM sign-off, then it was pre-taped and replayed the next day at 3 PM, later noon. On April 1, 1974, an addition to the station allowed the AM to move into a new studio (complete with an interview room) and the FM to have the old one. On July 31, 1979, KLWN-FM received the new calls of KLZR and was authorized to increase power to 100 kW. The new 550-foot tower was completed and the new transmitter was put in use in December.
During the 1990s, KLZR carried a modern rock format, which was popular on the KU campus as well as in the ratings for Topeka and Kansas City. Even garnering a mention in Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top ten "Stations that Didn't Suck" in 1998. The dedcated staff of Roger The Dodger, Bob O, Jeff Peterson, Spacin Jason, and Chuck Taylor simply put together a station for people that loved alternative music. The station was independently owned up until Sept 1, 1998 when it was sold to the Zimmer Radio Group. Upon the loss of local ownership, KLZR morphed into a Top 40 station, despite promises that the format would not change. There was a great deal of outrage, resulting in protests and even vandalism of the KLZR studios, t-shirts were printed that read "The New Lazer Sucks" which were worn by residents upset with the change. Just prior to the format flip, both Bob O and Roger were let go for internal reasons. Spacin Jason, Jeff Peterson, Chuck Taylor and other part-timers like Suzi Munn stayed aboard hoping there would be no other changes from the Zimmers. It was announced in September 1999 that the format would flip to Top 40. With Chad Elliot at the helm of KLZR, the station flipped formats. All current Lazer DJs began planning their escape. Soon after the format flip, Jeff Peterson left to program KDVV in Topeka. After several years of leading KDVV to the top, Jeff left for Little Rock to run KDJE in 2005 and now goes by Jeff Cage. Spacin Jason moved to LA to work for Fox Sports Network and resides in Chicago working for their public radio station. Bob O is in Lawrence being a dad. Roger The Dodger manages a restaurant in Kansas City. Chuck Taylor is making his way in Chicago. Suzi now lives in Alberquercue. A new regime of broadcasters quickly replaced the staff and the era of Top 40 began. In 2003, the station shifted formats again, this time to a Hot Adult Contemporary format.
KLWN-AM and KLZR carried football from its inception until 1995. KLWN-AM also carried the Lawrence High School and KU basketball games The FM station also joined on the KU sports network (and is currently the co-flagship of the Jayhawk Network, which it is still today.
External links
- KLZR Official Website
- KLZR in the FCC FM station database
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