KCFX
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MHz (HD Radio) | |
| Branding | 101 The Fox |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Subchannels | HD2: KCMO simulcast (News/talk) HD3: Air1 |
| Affiliations | Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KCHZ, KCJK, KCMO, KCMO-FM, KMJK | |
| History | |
First air date | 1974 (as KIEE at 100.7) |
Former call signs | KIEE (1974-1983) |
Former frequencies | 100.7 MHz (1974-1990) |
Call sign meaning | Kansas City's The FoX |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 27021 |
| Class | C0 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 335 meters (1,099 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°1′20.00″N 94°30′49.00″W / 39.0222222°N 94.5136111°W |
| Translator(s) | HD2: 103.7 K279BI (Kansas City) HD3: 107.9 K300CH (Lee's Summit) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live or Listen Live iHeart |
| Website | 101thefox.net |
KCFX (101.1
History
Playing country and MOR since its inception in 1974, the original call sign was KIEE until changing to KCFX on December 21, 1983. The new album rock format coincided with a signal improvement to 100 kW.
In October 2008, Cumulus Media had massive layoffs to its stations across the country. Among those released were KCFX morning team Moffit and Frankie. In March 2009, Slacker, longtime heritage Classic Rock DJ from Kansas City, was installed as the KCFX morning show weekdays from 5 am to 9 am. Program Director Chris Hoffman took over at middays from 9 am to 2 pm, and longtime heritage Classic Rock DJ Skid Roadie aired on the drive home evenings from 2 pm to 7 pm.[3] In 2013, Dan McClintock replaced Chris Hoffman as Program Director.[4] In 2020, Dave Hill became the program director.[5]
In May 2021, longtime afternoon host Skid Roadie retired.[6]
Beginning with the
KCFX-HD2
On March 18, 2010, KCFX-HD2 signed on with
KCFX-HD3
KCFX-HD3 is an affiliate of the Educational Media Foundation's Air1 Christian radio network. Prior to May 2019, the station was previously known as "107.9 The Fountain" (in reference to FM translator K300CH 107.9 FM).[9]
References
- ^ "Street Talk" (PDF). Radio & Records. January 27, 1984. p. 67. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/85/RR-1985-10-18-OCR-Page-0006.pdf#search=%22kcfx%22 [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "KCFX FM / 101.1 THE FOX Overview" (PDF). Cumulus Kansas City. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Dan McClintock Moves From Toledo To Program Cumulus/KC Stations". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ^ "Dave Hill Joins KCFX Kansas City As Program Director". Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Skid Roadie To Retire From KCFX". Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- Kansas City Star. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Venta, Lance (April 30, 2012). "710 KCMO Kansas City Adds FM Simulcast". RadioInsight. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- ^ "107.9 The Fountain". 107.9 The Fountain.