KAZE

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KAZE
Blaze logo (KAZE-KBLZ).png
Broadcast area Longview-Marshall area
Frequency 106.9 MHz
Branding102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio
Ownership
OwnerReynolds Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
October 31, 1989 (as KWSK Daingerfield, Texas)
Former call signs
KWSK (1989–1998)
KKLK (1998–1999)
Call sign meaning
"Blaze" (branding)
Technical information
Facility ID 57262
Class C3
ERP 8,200 watts
HAAT 153.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
32°41′54″N94°37′4″W / 32.69833°N 94.61778°W / 32.69833; -94.61778
Repeater(s) 102.7 KBLZ Winona
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website theblaze.fm

KAZE (106.9 FM) is a terrestrial American radio station, broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio format. Licensed to Ore City, Texas, United States, the station serves the Longview-Marshall area. The station is currently owned by Reynolds Radio, Inc. [1] The station is part of a simulcast with sister station KBLZ, which serves the Tyler side of the market. "The Blaze" studios are located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KAZE's transmitter is located northwest of Harleton in Harrison County.

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History

KAZE began broadcasting as KWSK, licensed to Daingerfield, Texas on October 31, 1989. In 1998, 106.9 switched to a simulcast of hot AC KALK 97.7 as KKLK, "K-Lake." On November 9, 1999, the station changed its call sign to the current KAZE, launching as "102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze". [2] KAZE has remained in simulcast with KBLZ as Rhythmic CHR "The Blaze" ever since, currently celebrating its 21st year of serving East Texas.

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References

  1. "KAZE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "KAZE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.