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KMGI (FM)

Coordinates: 42°51′57″N 112°30′49″W / 42.8657°N 112.5136°W / 42.8657; -112.5136
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KMGI-FM
Broadcast areaPocatello, Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho [Rexburg, Idaho] [Blackfoot, Idaho] [American Falls, Idaho] [Burley, Idaho]
Frequency102.5 MHz
BrandingMagik 102.5
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
OwnerIdaho Wireless Corporation
History
First air date
1978 (as KRBU-FM)
Former call signs
KRBU-FM (1978-1984)
KSEI-FM (1984-1993)
Technical information
Facility ID51215
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT312 meters

KMGI (102.5 FM) is a commercial radio station located in Pocatello, Idaho. KMGI was the first classic rock station in Idaho.

KMGI was acquired in 2014 by Idaho Wireless Corporation, and on November 16, 2014 KMGI returned to its true heritage as a Classic Rock station as "The Rock of Idaho, Magik 102.5". The studios were moved to the Pocatello Radio Group complex and the previous combination rock format that included grunge and alternative was changed to focus on the superstars of Classic Rock under the guidance of 30-year veteran radio programmer Paul Anderson.

KMGI plays The Beatles, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Van Halen, Steve Miller Band, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Judas Priest, The Doors, Who Pearl Jam, Rolling Stones, Queen, Bon Jovi, Led Zepplin, Joe Walsh, Aerosmith, Poison, Boston, Bad Company, Def Leppard, Pete Townshend, Elton John, ZZ Top, Rush, Styx, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Eagles, Kiss, Black Sabbath, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Doobie Brothers, Bob Seger, Blue Oyster Cult, Allman Brothers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Journey, Foreigner, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Steppenwolf, Eric Clapton, Electic Light Ochestra, REO Speedwagon, David Bowie, Mötley Crüe, John Leenon, Derek & The Dominos, Paul McCartney, Kansas, Jackson Browne, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Deep Purple, Lou Reed, Pat Benetar, Lenny Kravitz, Marshal Tucker Band and many more.

KMGI's announcers are all Classic Rock veterans, including the legendary Alice Cooper weekday nights. Weekday mornings are hosted by JD and Bridget.

KMGI broadcasts with 100 kW, and is a Class C FM station. [1] KMGI's regional coverage area includes Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Blackfoot, American Falls, Burley and more.

References

42°51′57″N 112°30′49″W / 42.8657°N 112.5136°W / 42.8657; -112.5136