KKOO (AM)
| Frequency | 1260 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Stunting |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Educational Media Foundation |
| KARO, KLXI | |
| History | |
First air date | December 1947[1] |
Former call signs | KWEI (1947–2011) KTRP (2011–2014) |
Former frequencies | 1240 kHz (1948-1957) 1220 kHz (1957-1959) |
Call sign meaning | WEIser |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 42649 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 8,400 watts day 36 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°03′44″N 116°54′22″W / 44.06222°N 116.90611°W |
KWEI (1260 AM) is an American radio station licensed to Weiser, Idaho, United States. The station serves the Boise, Idaho, area. The station is owned by the Educational Media Foundation.
History
KWEI went on the air in December 1947.[1] On February 25, 2011, the call letters were changed to KTRP;[2] that March, the station changed to a classic country format. The KWEI call letters returned on March 25, 2014 (swapping with 1450 AM);[2] on April 17, 2014, the station adopted a Spanish language format.
On May 12, 2016, Educational Media Foundation purchased KKOO and KWEI. Both stations became K-Love affiliates and sister stations to Air1 affiliate KARO.[3] EMF took control of both stations on September 1, 2016;[4] that day, KWEI began stunting.
References
- ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-128. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Call Sign History (KWEI)". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "EMF Acquires Boise Duo" from Radio Insight (May 12, 2016)
- ^ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KWEI ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KWEI
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