KCFX
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| 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) | HD3: 107.9 K300CH (Lee's Summit) HD4: 103.7 K279BI (Kansas City) |
| 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
In April 2024, longtime host Brian "Slacker" Adams died from acute myeloid leukemia.[8] He would be replaced by his longtime friend (and former colleague) Doug Medlock.[9]
KCFX-HD2
On March 18, 2010, KCFX-HD2 signed on with
On December 3, 2024, K279BI changed from relaying KCFX-HD2 to KCFX-HD4.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).[11]
KCFX-HD4
On December 3, 2024, Union Broadcasting began leasing KCFX-HD4 and K279BI from Cumulus to simulcast WHB, putting the station on equal ground with Audacy's KFNZ and KFNZ-FM.[12] It was announced on December 11 that the simulcast would officially begin at 6 a.m. the next day.[13]
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 June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Dan McClintock Moves From Toledo To Program Cumulus/KC Stations". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Dave Hill Joins KCFX Kansas City As Program Director". Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Skid Roadie To Retire From KCFX". Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ "Radio Remembers KCFX Afternoon Host Brian 'Slacker' Adams". RadioInsight. April 17, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Doug Medlock Returns To KCFX". RadioInsight. June 25, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "WHB Comes To FM". RadioInsight. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "Sports Radio 810 WHB announces plans to simulcast programming on 103.7FM". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
External links
- KCFX Website
- Facility details for Facility ID 27021 (KCFX) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCFX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 144473 (K279BI) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K279BI at FCCdata.org
- Facility details for Facility ID 145422 (K300CH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K300CH at FCCdata.org