Broadcast area | Kalispell-Flathead Valley, Montana |
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Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
Branding | B98.5 |
Programming | |
Format | Classic rock |
Ownership | |
Owner | Bee Broadcasting, Inc. |
KDBR, KJJR, KWOL, KHNK, KSAM, KRVO | |
History | |
First air date | 1983 |
Former call signs | KFXC (4/1981-12/1981, CP) KFXZ (1981–1983, CP) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 4581 |
Class | C |
ERP | 63,000 watts (horizontal) 6,300 watts (vertical) |
HAAT | 725 meters |
Links | |
Website | kbbz.com |
KBBZ (98.5 FM, "B98.5") is a commercial radio station in Kalispell, Montana, broadcasting to the Kalispell-Flathead Valley, Montana, area. KBBZ airs a classic rock music format.
It is owned by Bee Broadcasting, Inc. All Bee Broadcasting stations are based at 2431 Highway 2 East, Kalispell.
48°30′43″N114°22′19″W / 48.512°N 114.372°W
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