KZMX (AM)
| Frequency | 580 kHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Silent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc. |
| KZMX-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | November 21, 1988 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 46713 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 2,300 watts day 310 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°27′24″N 103°28′34″W / 43.45667°N 103.47611°W |
KZMX (580 AM) is a radio station licensed to Hot Springs, South Dakota, USA, the station is owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.[1]
History
On May 18, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission fined KZMX AM and its sister station, KZMX-FM, a combined $21,500 fine for various violations, including operation of the stations without any staff present, and inability to reach the station's staff.[2]
The station along with others owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting filed for an extension of the special temporary authority in early 2015, due to staffing issues. It was reported that staff had unexpectedly resigned, and there was difficulty finding new employees.[3]
References
- ^ "KZMX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ FCC Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, In the Matter of Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Licensee of Station KZMX(AM), Hot Springs, SD and Station KZMX-FM, Hot Springs, SD, May 18, 2012.
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/138958/report-wgpa-bethlehem-pa-sold
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KZMX ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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