97.3 KKNG

{{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.