WKZA
| File:WKZA-logo.png | |
| Broadcast area | Jamestown NY area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Branding | KISS FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot Adult Contemporary |
| Affiliations | American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, Backtrax USA, Randy Jackson's Hit List and Nina Blackwood's New Wave Nation |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WLKW-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | September 5, 2000 (as WKSQ-FM) |
Former call signs | WKSQ-FM (2000-2000) |
Call sign meaning | KinzuA tribute to WKZA (AM) Kisz |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 48736 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 5,100 watts |
| HAAT | 225.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°57′31.00″N 79°16′11.00″W / 41.9586111°N 79.2697222°W |
| Links | |
| Website | 1069kissfm.com |
WKZA (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary/Contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Lakewood, New York, United States, the station serves the Jamestown, New York area. The station is currently owned by Cross Country Communications, LLC;[1] Media One Group, owner of all other commercial stations in southern Chautauqua County, agreed to purchase WKZA in August 2018.[2]
History
The station originally intended to sign on as WKSQ-FM, as FCC records dated September 5, 2000 indicate. On October 9, 2000, the station changed its call sign to the current WKZA,[3] the call sign made popular by a now-defunct AM station in nearby Kane, Pennsylvania. However, the station did not sign on until late November 2000.
The station's first format was a stunt, airing continuous Christmas music. Soon after, the station "officially" signed on with its format of KISS-FM hit radio, which it has maintained ever since.
Personalities heard on WKZA include Kyle Lewis (KISS-FM Morning Show), and Joe McMillan (KISS-FM Afternoon Show). Syndicated programs include American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest and various shows hosted by Tom Kent.
References
- ^ "WKZA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (August 20, 2018). NERW 8/20/18: Media One Grows in Jamestown. NorthEast Radio Watch. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ "WKZA Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- Official Website
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› WKZA in the FCC FM station database
- Template:FML
- WKZA in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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