KXKS-FM
MHz | |
Branding | Kiss Country 93.7 |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Country |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KEEL, KRUF, KTUX, KVKI-FM, KWKH | |
History | |
Founded | July 14, 1966 | (initial CP issued)
First air date | May 17, 1968 | (as KEEL-FM)
Former call signs | KEEL-FM (1968–1972) KMBQ (1972–1986) KITT (1986–2001) |
Call sign meaning | Kiss (station branding) |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 46982 |
Class | C |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 308 meters (1,010 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°40′39.00″N 93°55′41.00″W / 32.6775000°N 93.9280556°W |
Links | |
Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | mykisscountry937.com |
KXKS-FM (93.7
History
Attention Misfts! – The launch of KEEL-FM
KEEL-FM had its original construction permit issued on July 14, 1966, as the FM counterpart of
The station signed on for the first time on May 17, 1968, at 7:00 P.M., coinciding with the opening of the new studio building, which was six months ahead of the originally announced date.[4] The station originally broadcast a MOR format branded as "KEEL-FM Stereo 93.7"; it was described by the station as "bright, happy, exciting and very adult". A series of ads ran in local newspapers, informing potential listeners dissatisfied with other local stations in the area referred to as "misfits" and "the neglected majority", about the arrival of KEEL-FM.[5][6] The station's permanent license was granted on June 23, 1969.[2][7] In its early days, KEEL-FM broadcast Tulane Green Wave football games as a complement to the Arkansas Razorbacks games broadcast by KEEL.[8]
From easy listening to album rock – 93 KMBQ
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXKS-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ a b c FCC History Cards for KXKS-FM
- The Shreveport Times. October 14, 1967. p. 27. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Grand Opening Held for New KEEL Building". Shreveport Journal. May 18, 1968. p. 9. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Attention Misfits! Your New Listening Habit Starts Tonight at 7:00 P.M. (advertisement)". Shreveport Journal. May 17, 1968. p. 38. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Get Happy Misfits! (advertisement)". The Shreveport Times. June 2, 1968. p. 124. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Permanent License for KEEL-FM Approved". Shreveport Journal. June 26, 1969. p. 20. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "This Fall On KEEL Radio! (advertisement)". The Shreveport Times. August 27, 1971. p. 52. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
External links
- KXKS-FM in the FCC FM station database
- KXKS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database