KWID
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Ownership | |
Owner |
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KENO, KKGK, KLAV, KOMP, KRLV, KWWN, KXPT | |
History | |
First air date | 1963 (as KRGN) |
Former call signs | KRGN (1963–1974) KFMS (1974–2003) |
Call sign meaning | K WIlD (Wild 102, former branding under hip-hop format |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 55503 |
Class | C |
ERP | 47,000 watts |
HAAT | 579 meters (1,900 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | labuenalv.com |
KWID (101.9
Prior to the use of the
History
Easy listening (1963–1974)
The station at 101.9 FM in Las Vegas signed on in 1963 as KRGN with an easy listening format. It took its call sign from its owner, E. W. Cragin. The Gilday Broadcasting Company bought the station in 1968.
Top 40 (1974–1978)
In 1974, the station changed its call sign to KFMS and flipped to an automated top 40 format branded "KFM 102".
AOR (1978–1981)
From 1978 to 1980, KFMS was an album-oriented rock outlet.
Country (1981–2000)
On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to a country music format, retaining the KFM 102 name.
In 1997,
Top 40 (2000–2002)
On January 7, 2000, at 3 p.m., KFMS flipped to top 40 as
(Star 98.7) in Los Angeles until he was eventually transferred to that market.The grouping of KIIS-FM (102.7 FM) in Los Angeles, KIIS (1220 AM) in Santa Clarita, California,[3] KAVS (97.7 FM) in the Antelope Valley, KYHT (105.3 FM) in Barstow/Victor Valley, and KFMS in Las Vegas created nearly continuous coverage of KIIS-FM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as "KISS" instead of "KIIS".
Over time, KFMS began adding more local disc jockeys, including Kate and Rick Kelly from
Rhythmic (2003–2004)
In December 2002, 101.9 Kiss-FM signed off and KFMS began stunting for several days with a loop of "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses. In January 2003, the station debuted a rhythmic contemporary format with the branding "Wild 102" and the slogan "Where Hip Hop Lives"; the call letters changed to KWID.
Spanish music (2004–present)
On November 15, 2004, KWID flipped to Mexican oldies as "La Preciosa 101.9".[4]
In May 2008,
format, branded "La Buena 101.9".References
- ^ "Stations & Cable Trading" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. R.R. Bowker. February 3, 1997. p. 30. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Vegas Wins Another CHR As KFMS Flips" (PDF). Radio & Records. January 14, 2000. p. 19. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Rumbles" (PDF). Radio & Records. March 22, 2002. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
- ^ https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2004/RR-2004-11-19.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Clear Channel Swaps Stations With Lotus". All Access. All Access Music Group. May 15, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
External links
- KWID in the FCC FM station database
- KWID in Nielsen Audio's FM station database