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'''KIXZ-FM''', also known as "'''Hits 96.1'''" is a personality and hit driven [[contemporary hit radio]] radio station serving the [[Spokane, Washington|Spokane]] area of [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[USA]]. It broadcasts at 96.1 MHz with an ERP of 64 kW and is licensed to [[Opportunity, Washington]]. It is owned by [[Clear Channel Communications]]. |
'''KIXZ-FM''', also known as "'''Hits 96.1'''" is a personality and hit driven [[contemporary hit radio]] radio station serving the [[Spokane, Washington|Spokane]] area of [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[USA]]. It broadcasts at 96.1 MHz with an ERP of 64 kW and is licensed to [[Opportunity, Washington]]. It is owned by [[Clear Channel Communications]]. |
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KIXZ-FM also broadcasts in HD, and is streaming live online. |
KIXZ-FM also broadcasts in HD, and is streaming live online. |
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==Current on-air staff== |
==Current on-air staff== |
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*[[Elvis Duran and the Morning Show]] |
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*[[Big D and Bubba]] (weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m.) |
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*[[Ryan Seacrest]] |
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*Cody Carlson (weekday morning and early afternoon from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) |
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*Songdog (weekday afternoons from 3-7 p.m.) |
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*Michael J (Premium Choice) (weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight) |
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*[[Blair Garner]] (overnight nightly from 12-6 a.m.) |
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*Tammy Jo (Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and (Sundays from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.) |
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==Notable former staff== |
==Notable former staff== |
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The station signed on the air in 1961 as '''KZUN-FM'''. The station entered the Spokane Country radio wars in 1992 as '''KNFR'''. It has also been through a couple of slogans during the 1990s, which included "K-Frog" and "Kicks" before its call letter change and its modifying of its current slogan in 2001. |
The station signed on the air in 1961 as '''KZUN-FM'''. The station entered the Spokane Country radio wars in 1992 as '''KNFR'''. It has also been through a couple of slogans during the 1990s, which included "K-Frog" and "Kicks" before its call letter change and its modifying of its current slogan in 2001. |
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On March 23, 2012 the station suddenly switched to pop music. This caused outrage on |
On March 23, 2012, the station suddenly switched to pop music. This caused outrage on the station's Facebook page, where the page owners responded by saying an announcement would be released on the 26th at Noon. The announcement turned out to be a move of the format to [[KPTQ]], located at 1280 AM. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 01:04, 30 March 2012
| Broadcast area | Spokane, Washington |
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| Frequency | 96.1 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Hits 96.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40/CHR |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Clear Channel Communications |
| KCDA, KISC, KKZX, KPTQ, KQNT | |
| History | |
First air date | April 1, 1961 (as KZUN-FM) |
Former call signs | KZUN-FM (1961-1982) KKPL (1982-1985) KKPL-FM (1985-1992) KNFR (1992-2001) |
Call sign meaning | KIX Z (Kicks, previous format) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 60422 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 64,000 watts |
| HAAT | 737 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | hits961.com |
KIXZ-FM, also known as "Hits 96.1" is a personality and hit driven contemporary hit radio radio station serving the Spokane area of Washington, USA. It broadcasts at 96.1 MHz with an ERP of 64 kW and is licensed to Opportunity, Washington. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications.
KIXZ-FM also broadcasts in HD, and is streaming live online.
Current on-air staff
Notable former staff
- Jeremy McComb (2003-2004). Currently a country singer, best known for his hit singles "Wagon Wheel", "This Town Needs A Bar", and "Cold One".
History
The station signed on the air in 1961 as KZUN-FM. The station entered the Spokane Country radio wars in 1992 as KNFR. It has also been through a couple of slogans during the 1990s, which included "K-Frog" and "Kicks" before its call letter change and its modifying of its current slogan in 2001.
On March 23, 2012, the station suddenly switched to pop music. This caused outrage on the station's Facebook page, where the page owners responded by saying an announcement would be released on the 26th at Noon. The announcement turned out to be a move of the format to KPTQ, located at 1280 AM.
External links
- Hits 96.1's website
- Facility details for Facility ID KIXZ ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database