97.3 KKNG
| [[]] | |
| Broadcast area | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| Frequency | 93.3 MHz |
| Branding | Jake FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | New Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Tyler Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 as KTEN (Ada) |
Call sign meaning | K KiNG Country (previous format) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 50168 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 243 meters |
| Links | |
| Website | JAaKe FM |
KKNG-FM is a radio station broadcasting out of Newcastle, a suburb of Oklahoma City. It operates at 93.3 MHz. Its transmitter is located near Newcastle.
History
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.
Launched in 1998 by Tyler Media, the station is known for its classic country format and morning personalities. Current DJs include Lynn Waggoner.
On March 8, 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
Former Dj's
Jay Shankle (died of a heart attack) Joe Mcintosh (let go now working at KWCO-FM Chickasha) Jennifer James (Now at KFXI Marlow) Olen Wells, 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
KKNG-FM is located on 5101 S Shields in Oklahoma City. Their request line is 405-460-KKNG
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KKNG ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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