KOMP (FM)
MHz (HD Radio) | |
| Branding | KOMP 92.3 |
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| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Subchannels | HD2: KWVE-FM simulcast "K-Wave" (Christian radio) |
| Affiliations | Las Vegas Raiders Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KENO, KKGK, KLAV, KRLV, KWID, KWWN, KXPT | |
| History | |
First air date | September 1, 1966 (as KULA) |
Former call signs | KULA (1966-1970) KVEG-FM (1970-1975) KTRI (1975-1978) KENO-FM (1978-1982) |
Call sign meaning | Sounds like "comp" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 38451 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 1,124 meters (3,688 ft) |
| Translator(s) | HD2: 105.3 K287BE (Clark Mountain, California) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | komp.com |
KOMP (92.3
KOMP has an
History
KULA, KVEG-FM, KTRI and KENO-FM
The station
In the 1970s, AM 970 KVEG began playing oldies while 92.3 FM continued the country sounds as KTRI.[5] It was an affiliate of the ABC Information Network. While the station was powered at 27,000 watts, its tower was only 180 feet (55 m) tall, so it was only heard in and around Las Vegas.
Around 1980, the station became
KOMP
The format flipped to
Some of the DJs from that era included Big Marty and Leslie Blied, Todd Fowler, Dice Martin and Lark Williams. The station's slogan later became "KOMP 92.3 The Rock Of Las Vegas." Other personalities included: Byrd (later with WDRV Chicago), Craig Williams, Scott "So Hot" Jameson, Charlie Morriss, Freddie Woods, Mike Dailey, Mike Culotta and JD Pig.
Programming
The station's slogan was updated to "KOMP 92.3, The Rock Station". It is owned by Lotus Communications, which also owns KENO 1460, KLAV 1230, KKGK 1340, KRLV 920, KWID 101.9, KWWN 1100, and KXPT 97.1. KOMP has been a rock station since February 8, 1981. It is the flagship station for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League alongside sister station KRLV 920 AM.
In morning drive time, the wake-up show is "BS in the Morning." The current hosts are Graig and Huff. Graig was born in New York City and has been with the program since 2016. Huff was born in Phoenix and was a KOMP DJ since 2011, originally as nighttime host. Sylvia hosts middays and Gooch is heard in afternoons and evenings.
The station launched "BS in the Morning" in the summer of 2014 with radio host Sparks, who relocated to Las Vegas from Cleveland.
Specialty shows include Rock Hard with Kristen, a one-hour metal show Saturday nights at midnight. 92 Minutes of Hair with Mel is heard Sunday mornings. The show was originally 92 minutes, but expanded to 2 hours of ’80s’ hair bands. On Sunday nights, Laurie Steele voices The Home Grown Show, a show playing material from up-and-coming local artists.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KOMP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KOMP
- ^ http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=38 Archived 2016-09-14 at the Wayback Machine HD Radio Guide for Las Vegas
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." Broadcasting Yearbook 1970 page B-126. Retrieved Aug. 2, 2023
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-130. Retrieved Aug. 2, 2023
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1980 page C-141. Retrieved Aug. 2, 2023.
- ^ "Why is KOMP 92.3 FM the best radio station in Vegas?".
- ^ "KKBZ/Fresno's Izzy Joining KOMP/Las Vegas' BS In The Morning". All Access. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
External links
- KOMP in the FCC FM station database
- KOMP in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
35°57′57″N 115°30′06″W / 35.9658°N 115.5017°W
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