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==History== |
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The station broadcast with the calls KBXR beginning in March 1984 and was licensed to Weatherford, Oklahoma. The station changed calls to KWEY-FM on September 20, 1991. The station previously used the moniker "97.3 The Coyote" when it was a country station before changing calls to KOJK in February 2006. During this time it moved closer to Oklahoma City and began using the ABC Networks' "Jack FM" network for programming. On March 8th, 2010 KOJK dropped the Jack FM format and became known as 97.3 King Country KKNG. The Last song played on 97.3 Jack FM was The Beatles "I'll Cry Instead". Than A lot of Oklahoma City is upset after a loss of a great station 97.3 Jack Fm will be missed. But it won't be in are harts JACK FM was a successful radio station Tyler media didn't do anything with the station. They Didn't advertise well they let the Satilight feed play the music. |
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The KKNG calls were originally on easy listening formatted "King" 92.5 in Oklahoma City. When the Tyler boys were looking for a format to put on their new move-in from Ada (KTLS), they seriously considered resurrecting the easy listening format, even to the point of having the music library ready to go, etc. when Clear Channel launched soft rock KQSR (ironically on 94.7, the former frequency of country music KEBC that was owned by Ralph Tyler!). The format plans were quickly then changed to Classic Country as "King Country 93.3" with KKNG going in direct competition with Clear Channel's country KXXY and KTST. But as we Know already Jake is not gonna do well in Oklahoma City it's the 5th Country station In Oklahoma City. And Also you would think that if one countrystation failed it would go to a new format |
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Launched in 1998 by Tyler Media, the station is known for its [[classic country]] format and morning personalities. Current [[DJs]] include Lynn Waggoner. |
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On March 8, [[2010 in radio|2010]] KKNG began a simulcast on both 97.3 and 93.3. A new format for 93.3 is yet to be announced. March 8th 2010 James Ayers, Bill Thomas, KC Sheperd were let go due to the pending format flip of 93.3. On March 14th 2010 It was launched as new country as 93.3 Jake FM |
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Call sign was changed to KJKE on 3-15-10 |
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==Former Dj's== |
==Former Dj's== |
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*{{FM station data|KJKE}} |
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Revision as of 03:51, 3 April 2010
{{Infobox Radio station
| name = KKNG | city = Blanchard, Oklahoma | area = Blanchard, Oklahoma | branding = KKNG | slogan = | frequency = 97.3 MHz | format = Classic Country | power = | erp = 1000 watts | haat = 243 meters | class = A | facility_id = 50168 | callsign_meaning = KKNG | owner = Tyler Broadcasting Corporation
KKNG is a radio station broadcasting out of Blanchard, a suburb of Oklahoma City. It operates at 97.3 MHz. Its transmitter is located near Blanchard.
History
The station broadcast with the calls KBXR beginning in March 1984 and was licensed to Weatherford, Oklahoma. The station changed calls to KWEY-FM on September 20, 1991. The station previously used the moniker "97.3 The Coyote" when it was a country station before changing calls to KOJK in February 2006. During this time it moved closer to Oklahoma City and began using the ABC Networks' "Jack FM" network for programming. On March 8th, 2010 KOJK dropped the Jack FM format and became known as 97.3 King Country KKNG. The Last song played on 97.3 Jack FM was The Beatles "I'll Cry Instead". Than A lot of Oklahoma City is upset after a loss of a great station 97.3 Jack Fm will be missed. But it won't be in are harts JACK FM was a successful radio station Tyler media didn't do anything with the station. They Didn't advertise well they let the Satilight feed play the music.
Former Dj's
Jay Shankle (died of a heart attack) Joe Mcintosh (let go now working at KWCO-FM Chickasha also works at KOMA-FM OKC on the weekends.) Jennifer James (Now at KFXI Marlow) Olen Wells is still employed by Tyler Media. Crystal Waters, James Ayers (Afternoon dj, relieved of duties March 8 2010 And He Loved His Job!) Bill Thomas (Morning Show Co-host let go do to pending format flip) KC Sheperd (Morning Show Co-host let go do to pending format flip)
Office Location
KJKE is located on 5101 S Shields in Oklahoma City.
External links
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