KISC
iHeartMedia, Inc. | |
| KCDA, KFOO-FM, KKZX, KQNT, KZFS | |
| History | |
First air date | February 16, 1961 (as KHQ-FM) |
Former call signs | KHQ-FM (1961–1985) |
Call sign meaning | Sounds like "Kiss" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 60419 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | |
| HAAT | 619 meters (2,031 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 99.3 K257FX (Spokane, relays HD2) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
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| Website | |
KISC (98.1
KISC's
History
KHQ-FM
On February 16, 1961, the station first
In the early 1970s, KHQ-FM flipped to a Top 40 format.[5] At first, the contemporary version of KHQ-FM was also largely automated, but over time, DJs were added. In the 1970s, most radios were still not able to receive FM signals, and Spokane already had two popular Top 40 stations, KJRB (790 AM) and KREM (970 AM, now KTTO). At first, KHQ-FM was not much of a factor in the ratings, but as more listeners acquired FM radios, the station's ratings improved. Eventually, the AM stations switched to other formats.
KISC debuts
In 1985, KHQ Incorporated decided to keep its TV station but sold off the radio stations to Lilac City Broadcasting.
As
In March 2020, KISC's HD2 sub-channel dropped "UP! 98.1 HD2" and adopted the country format of KZFS and the "Kix 99.3" branding (the frequency being in reference to FM translator 99.3 K257FX, with KISC-HD2 now being the primary relay station for it). Subsequently, KZFS began simulcasting on new translator 101.5 K268DL and flipped to classic hip hop.[11]
Ownership changes
In 1996, KISC and AM 590, then called KAQQ, were bought by Triathlon Broadcasting. In 1999, ownership was passed to AMFM Broadcasting.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KISC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Kiss981.iheart.com/contact
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KISC
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1963 page B-198
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1975 page C-205
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-334
- ^ "1985 KISC KISS-FM Spokane Commercial". YouTube.
- ^ "1985 KISC KISS-FM Spokane Commercial". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.
- ^ "1985 KISS FM 98 "Makes radio more enjoyable" Spokane Local TV Commercial". YouTube.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1986 page B-306
- ^ "Hooptown 101.5 Launches in Spokane".
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-485
External links
- KISC in the FCC FM station database
- KISC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database