KKEG
Broadcast area | Northwest Arkansas |
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Frequency | 98.3 MHz |
Branding | 98.3 KKEG |
Programming | |
Format | Mainstream rock |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KAMO-FM, KFAY, KMCK-FM, KQSM-FM, KRMW-FM, KYNG | |
History | |
First air date | November 7, 1983 (as KBCV) |
Former call signs | KBCV (1983–1995) KFAY-FM (1995–2004) KQSM-FM (2004–2009) |
Call sign meaning | K "KEG" |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 16571 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 188 meters (617 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 36°7′38″N 93°59′23″W / 36.12722°N 93.98972°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | 983thekeg |
KKEG (98.3
KKEG has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for non-grandfathered FM stations. The transmitter is on Pug Gayer Road in Fayetteville.[1] The signal is heard in parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
History
In 1969, the station
In the late 1970s, the station moved to a more structured playlist. The station aired tracks from the most popular rock albums. In 1980, KKEG was the first Northwest Arkansas radio station to give away a new vehicle. In 1999, KKEG celebrated 30 years of broadcasting rock and roll to Northwest Arkansas listeners by giving away a home.
On June 11, 2009, the rock format on 92.1 FM Fayetteville was moved to 98.3 FM as "98.3 The Keg" along with the KKEG call sign. The KQSM-FM call sign was moved to 92.1 FM.
Past DJs: Jack Daniels, Mojo, Droid, Laura K., Dave Fry, Joel Casey, JB, Sandy Scott, Jon Williams, Stash, Mareike, Miller.
References
External links
- KKEG in the FCC FM station database
- KKEG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database