KNYE
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| Broadcast area | Pahrump, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.1 MHz |
| Branding | KNYE 95.1 The Kingdom of Nye |
| Programming | |
| Format | Freeform |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 2002 |
Call sign meaning | "Kingdom of Nye" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 78350 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | −28.2 meters (−92.5 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | knye.com |
KNYE is an American radio station located in Pahrump, Nye County, Nevada. The station plays an eclectic mix of pop music most of the broadcast day. Coast to Coast AM is heard every night. The signals are received in Las Vegas 60 miles (97 km) to the east and Death Valley 30 miles (48 km) to the west.
History
[edit]The station was founded by Art Bell, who hosted Coast to Coast AM, and who lived in Pahrump. The station was created as a personal project, with Bell's broadcast studio and transmitter located near his home.[1] [2] The station was created to serve the local Pahrump community and originally ran an oldies format, often commercial-free for periods as a "thank you to Pahrump" from Bell.[3] Bell coined several distinctive slogans for the station and the region, including the famous "From the Kingdom of Nye, this is 95.1 KNYE Pahrump" and "Where things go Pahrump in the night." The KNYE call letters directly reference Nye County, where Pahrump is located.
In January 2006, Bell chose Karen Jackson to manage and operate the station. Jackson implemented major changes, including introducing the station's first-ever live show to provide a daily forum for local community news and events.[4]
On May 29, 2008, Art Bell sold the station to Jackson for a reported $600,000, with Jackson continuing the station's focus on community service.[5] The station promotes local efforts such as food drives, coat drives, and school supply drives.
In 2013, the station adopted the current slogan, "The Big Voice of The Valley".[6]
In 2022, the station boosted its signal with a new 190-foot antenna.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Former "Coast to Coast AM" Radio Show Host Art Bell, W6OBB, SK - ARRL". ARRL. April 14, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Art Bell, radio host who popularized paranormal theories, dies - SFGATE". SFGATE. April 14, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Art Bell - Nevada Public Radio". Nevada Public Radio. December 31, 2002. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "about karen - art - KNYE FM Radio 95.1". KNYE 95.1 FM Radio. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Pahrump radio station owner hosting anniversary party". Pahrump Valley Times. June 21, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "KNYE FM Radio 95.1 - The BIG Voice of the Valley - Pahrump, Nevada". KNYE 95.1 FM Radio. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Pahrump's KNYE 95.1 FM now reaches parts of Vegas". Pahrump Valley Times. March 25, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
External links
[edit]- KNYE 95.1 The Kingdom Of Nye - Official Site
- Facility details for Facility ID 78350 (KNYE) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KNYE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
36°11′52″N 116°02′11″W / 36.197722°N 116.036389°W
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