KBON

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KBON
KBON 101.1FM logo.jpg
Broadcast area Lafayette metropolitan area, Alexandria
Frequency 101.1 MHz
BrandingKBON 101.1 FM
Programming
Format Americana
Ownership
OwnerRose Ann Marx
History
Former call signs
KAHK (never aired, 1994-1997)
Call sign meaning
BON temps (Good times in French)
Technical information
Facility ID 60867
Class C3
ERP 25,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°29′50.00″N92°15′59.00″W / 30.4972222°N 92.2663889°W / 30.4972222; -92.2663889
Links
Website kbon.com

KBON (101.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Americana format, deeply rooted in the music of south Louisiana, including swamp pop, zydeco, and cajun-French music mixed in with some traditional oldies, country-western, and R&B music. Licensed to Mamou, Louisiana, the station serves rural portions of both the Lafayette and Alexandria radio markets. Its studios are located in downtown Eunice, Louisiana.

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History

The station went on the air in late 1997. KBON was originally assigned the calls KAHK-FM as a construction permit in 1994, but changed to KBON shortly before signing on. [1]

History of call letters

The call letters KBON previously were assigned to an AM station in Omaha, Nebraska. It began broadcasting March 1, 1941, on 1400 kHz with 250 W power (full-time). [2]

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References

  1. "KBON Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "KBON Goes MBS March 1" (PDF). Billboard. February 28, 1942. Retrieved 8 February 2015.