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KAZE

Coordinates: 32°41′54″N 94°37′4″W / 32.69833°N 94.61778°W / 32.69833; -94.61778
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KAZE
Broadcast areaLongview-Marshall area
Frequency106.9 MHz
102.7 KBLZ Winona (simulcast partner)
BrandingThe Blaze 106-9
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatRhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio
Ownership
OwnerReynolds Radio, Inc.
KBLZ, KAPW
History
First air date
October 31, 1989 (as KWSK Daingerfield, Texas)
Former call signs
KWSK (1989-1999)
Call sign meaning
BlAZE (branding)
Technical information
Facility ID57262
ClassC3
ERP8,200 watts
HAAT153.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
32°41′54″N 94°37′4″W / 32.69833°N 94.61778°W / 32.69833; -94.61778
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitetheblaze.fm

KAZE (106.9 FM; The Blaze 106-9) is a terrestrial American radio station, broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio format. Licensed to Ore City, Texas, United States, the station serves the Longview-Marshall area. The station is currently owned by Reynolds Radio, Inc.[1] The station is part of a simulcast with sister station KBLZ, which serves the Tyler side of the market. "The Blaze" studios are located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KAZE's transmitter is located northwest of Harleton in Harrison County.

History

KAZE began broadcasting as KWSK, licensed to Daingerfield, Texas on October 31, 1989. On November 9, 1999, the station changed its call sign to the current KAZE, launching as "102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze".[2] KAZE has remained in simulcast with KBLZ as Rhythmic CHR "The Blaze" ever since, currently celebrating its 21st year of serving East Texas.

References

  1. ^ "KAZE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "KAZE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.