KGEZ
| Frequency | 600 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | KGEZ 600 AM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Full service |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1927 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 60575 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 48°09′40″N 114°16′51″W / 48.16111°N 114.28083°W |
| Links | |
| Website | kgez.com |
KGEZ (600 AM) is an American broadcast radio station licensed to Kalispell, Montana and serving the Flathead region of western Montana. KGEZ is owned and operated by Todd Gardner and his company, Flathead Broadcasting. The KGEZ frequency is 600 kHz, a regional broadcast frequency.[1]
History
KGEZ is Montana's second oldest station, and the oldest in the Flathead. It first signed on in 1927.[2] The station was assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[3]
From 2000 to 2009, it was owned by conservative activist John Stokes, and aired a News/Talk format under the moniker "Z-600, The Edge."[4] Its flagship program was a conservative-oriented talk show hosted by Stokes.
Station Status
KGEZ is one of the most listened-to radio stations in NW Montana. The KGEZ Good Morning Show, hosted by John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell, is filled with national, regional and local news. Each morning, John and Robin feature as many as 5-conversations with community leaders, local and state officials and our Congressional delegation. KGEZ is the voice of the Flathead High School Braves and Bravettes and the Montana State University Bobcats. The morning show features conversations with coaches and players from a variety of local sports and outdoor activities.
For the rest of the day, KGEZ features a unique blend of music from the 50s, 60s and early 70s.
References
- ^ https://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/am-broadcast-station-classes-clear-regional-and-local-channels
- ^ "Radio Station Return to its Roots". Flathead Beacon.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
External links
- KGEZ official website
- KGEZ in the FCC AM station database
- KGEZ in Nielsen Audio's AM station database