KTEG
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| Broadcast area | Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico |
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| Frequency | 104.1 (MHz) (HD Radio)
104.1 HD-2 for Classic Alternative |
| Branding | "The Edge" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Modern Rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KABQ AM & FM, KBQI, KPEK, KSYU, KZRR | |
| History | |
Former call signs | KABQ-FM (2003-2007) KBAC (2002-2003) KLSK (1983-2002)[1] |
Call sign meaning | The EdGe |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 53652 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 572 meters (1878 ft.) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°46′50″N 106°31′35″W / 35.78056°N 106.52639°W |
| Translator(s) | 100.9 MHz K265CA |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.1041theedge.com |
KTEG (104.1 FM, "The Edge") is a radio station broadcasting an modern rock format. Licensed to Santa Fe, New Mexico, it serves the Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico metropolitan area. It first began broadcasting in 1983 under the call sign KLSK. The station is currently owned by Clear Channel Communications.[2] On December 13, 2007, at 7:30 am, the station relocated to FM 104.1 from 104.7. KTEG is also broadcasting on a 50 watt FM translator K265CA 100.9 FM. Reasons cited on the air for the frequency swap are the stronger signal in the Albuquerque market and the Santa Fe, New Mexico area. The station is best known for its morning program, known as "The Morning Edge" or the "World Famous Buck and Dex Show".
History
104.1 history
Prior to the switch to Smooth Jazz on September 29, 2006, 104.1 had a Hispanic Rhythmic format that began in early 2005 called "Mega 104.1" which played hip-hop and reggaeton. Clear Channel had also attempted to do Adult Album Alternative on that frequency as well when they had moved Santa Fe's KBAC to 104.1 in 2002. That station started out with an eclectic format but attempts to make changes came at the protest of Santa Fe listeners which would result in KBAC moving back to Santa Fe and a more mainstream version of AAA called "World Class Rock" would launch on 104.1 in late 2003 only to generate similar results. The station also had a Classic rock format as KLSK from 1991-2002. The long-time KLSK call sign were first moved to the Las Vegas station vacated by KBAC but were dropped when the KBAC calls were moved back. They are now on being used on an FM station in Great Falls, Montana.
KTEG History
1994 - 2000
KTEG launched in October 1994 on the 107.9 frequency (the upper edge of the commercial FM band) with an Alternative rock format that was reaching its peak popularity at that time. It was also active in the local live music scene bringing more all-ages shows to town but particularly with its annual "Edgefest" that began in summer 1995. The first two festivals featured mostly obscure line ups such as the band Cake which played the first festival but was little-known at the time. The Edgefest line-up had gotten stronger in 1997 and in the following years. Some of the bands that would play Edgefest over the years would include The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Marcy Playground, Everclear, Our Lady Peace, Fuel, Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, Smash Mouth, Nickelback, Incubus, Staind, and P.O.D.. The Edge had also been one of the few local stations to support local bands which would also be part of Edgefest. By the end of the 90's KTEG's format had started to shift from anything labeled 'alternative rock' to harder music due to changing trends in modern rock radio at the time as well as to differentiate from its sister station KPEK-FM "The Peak" which had a modern adult contemporary format whose playlist at the time was featuring many of the same titles as KTEG. It was purchased by Clear Channel in 1999 from Trumper Communications.
2000 - 2007
In the Summer of 2000, KTEG would move to the 104.7 frequency which Clear Channel had purchased from Continental Communications and previously had a Regional Mexican format as KEXT-FM "Radio Exitos" to make way for a new country music station on the 107.9 frequency to challenge KRST-FM. In a way this marked a new era for the station which was now playing heavier rock music from bands that it had not previously played including Metallica and Pantera while dropping bands such as U2 and No Doubt that were frequently heard on the old format. Currently The Edge sponsors Ozzfest which usually make its way to Albuquerque each summer as well as the Family Values Tour.
2007 - 2009
In 2007, KTEG was moved once again, to the 104.1 frequency as part of a frequency swap with Smooth Jazz clustermate KABQ-FM. KTEG is charted as Active rock since its playlist consists mostly of harder rock artists such as Korn, Godsmack, Disturbed, and Slipknot.
2009 - Present
April 2009 brought many changes to 104.1 The Edge, with the loss of midday jock Ralphie, evening jock Sloppy Joe (who voicetracked from California) and all local weekend air staff in favor of national programming from Clear Channel network "The Alternative Project". On weekdays, the midday slot and overnight slot are filled with The Alternative Project programming, while the remainder of the day is for local talent. The music in the evening comes from The Alternative Project, but since the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx already airs on sister station KZRR, voiceovers are replaced with a local jock. All weekend programming is The Alternative Project. At the same time, The Edge made a substantial change in the station's programming, going from playing "harder" music, like Slipknot, Korn, and Metallica to contemporary pop artists like Coldplay, Three Doors Down and many 90's acts, such as Bush, The Toadies, and The Offspring. These changes have proven controversial for many listeners; however, the station has seen a rise in ratings since the format changes were made.
Programming
5AM - 10AM The Morning Edge with Buck and Dex (local)
10AM - 2PM Aly (The Alternative Project)
2PM - 7PM Baxter (local)
7PM - 11PM Parker (local)
11PM - 1AM Loveline (syndicated)
1AM - 5AM Mel Taylor (The Alternative Project)
Former DJs
Shred - Saturday and Sunday mornings and fill in from 1999 to April 2009. Still provides the Edge Snowboard and Ski Report Thanksgiving through Easter.
Ralphie- Mornings from 10AM to 2PM until May 2009, now heard at Indie 101.5 in Denver, Colorado
Justin Queso- Also known as Justin Case, a local club DJ in Albuquerque, NM, now on OMG Radio 97.7FM in Albuquerque.
Micheal Moxey- Mornings 1996-2001, last heard at KROX-FM in Austin, Texas
Kit Missile- Morning co-host 1995 1998-2000, now at KKOB-FM
Skip Eisly- Former PD afternoons late 90's
Marc Young aka "Young Marc", now at WKQX "Q 101" in Chicago[1]
Scott Struber - Helped launch station in 1994. Hosted the drive home from 2pm-7pm. Was APD/MD from launch until June '95 when elevated to PD. Now MD/Afternoons at KKSF in San Francisco.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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| K265CA | 100.9 MHz FM | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 53641 | 50 | D | LMS |
References
External links
- Official Website
- Myspace Page
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- KTEG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database