KCHQ (FM)

Last updated
KCHQ
Frequency 100.1 MHz
BrandingKitt FM
Programming
Format Silent (was country music)
Ownership
Owner
  • Ted Austin
  • (Jackson Hole Media LLC)
History
Former call signs
KFIS (1981–2001)
KFIF (2001–2004)
KITT (2004–2017)
KQJK (2017–2018)
Technical information
Facility ID 17436
Class A
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT -84 meters
Transmitter coordinates
42°38′30″N111°36′40″W / 42.64167°N 111.61111°W / 42.64167; -111.61111

KCHQ (100.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Soda Springs, Idaho, United States, the station is currently owned by Ted Austin, through licensee Jackson Hole Media LLC, and features programming from AP Radio and Jones Radio Network. [1]

Contents

History

The station was assigned the call letters KFIS on February 23, 1981. On September 1, 2001, the station changed its call sign to KFIF and on August 3, 2004, to KITT. [2]

In June 2008, the FCC granted KITT permission to upgrade from a Class A station to a Class C2 station, increase its power to 11,000 watts, and relocate the station to Wilson, Wyoming (serving Jackson Hole). The move was part of a complex proceeding (FCC Rule & Order 05-243) in which 42 stations in a five-state area were affected. Following this proceeding, the FCC changed its rules to allow no more than four stations in a single change. The station remains in Soda Springs, Idaho awaiting modifications by other stations in FCC rulemaking 05-243.

On May 29, 2009, the Fifth District Court in Washington County, UT appointed a receiver for US Capital, Incorporated, an investment company in Boulder, Colorado that foreclosed on Legecy Media, the owner of KITT and several other stations.

KITT's call letters were previously used in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pearl City, Hawaii, Parowan, Utah, San Diego, California, and Shreveport, Louisiana.

On September 18, 2014, KITT was sold to Jackson Hole Media LLC for $76,500. The station changed its call sign to KQJK on June 23, 2017, and then to the current KCHQ on December 7, 2018.

KITT logo.jpg

Related Research Articles

KEWF is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana, broadcasting on 98.5 FM. KEWF airs a country music format branded as “98.5 The Wolf”. The station formerly went by the call letters KGHL- FM before former sister station KGHL- AM 790 was sold to new owner Northern Broadcasting System. Licensed to Billings, Montana, United States, the station serves the Billings area. The station is currently owned by Radio Billings, LLC.

KPDA is a commercial FM radio station that is licensed to Mountain Home, Idaho, United States and serves the Boise, Idaho area. The station is owned by Kevin Terry, through licensee Radio Rancho, LLC and broadcasts a regional Mexican format.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WAGH</span> Radio station in Smiths, Alabama-Columbus,Georgia

WAGH is a radio station broadcasting an urban adult contemporary music format. WAGH is licensed to serve the community of Smiths, Alabama, United States. The station is currently owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and features programming from Premiere Networks, including The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Its studios are in Columbus east of downtown, and its transmitter is outside Ladonia, Alabama.

WKLV-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Butler, Alabama, United States. The station is owned by Educational Media Foundation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KJAX</span> Radio station in Jackson, Wyoming

KJAX is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Jackson, Wyoming, United States, the station is currently owned by longtime manager Scott Anderson, through licensee Jackson Hole Radio, LLC, and features local news programming and national news from CBS News.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KNBL</span> Radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho

KNBL is a radio station broadcasting a variety hits format. Licensed to Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Pocatello area. The station is currently owned by Riverbend Communications, LLC.

KHLY is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Hailey, Idaho. The station is currently owned by Scott Parker, through licensee Sun Valley Media Group, LLC.

KMHR is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Boise, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Boise area. The station is currently owned by Azteca Media, LLC and is branded as La Mejor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KDBI-FM</span> Radio station in Homedale, Idaho

KDBI-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Homedale, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Boise, Idaho Arbitron market and the Treasure Valley. The station is currently owned by Kevin Terry, through licensee Radio Rancho, LLC, and is sister station to KPDA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WPCH (AM)</span> Radio station in West Point, Georgia

WPCH is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Licensed to West Point, Georgia, United States, the station is currently owned by San Antonio–based iHeartMedia, through licensee iHM Licenses, LLC, and features programming from Fox Sports Radio.

KEZQ is a radio station licensed to serve West Yellowstone, Montana. The station is owned by Scott Anderson, through licensee Jackson Hole Radio, LLC. It airs a soft adult contemporary music format.

KRRB is a radio station licensed to Kuna, Idaho, United States. The station is an affiliate of Rejoice Broadcast Network, airing a Christian format, and is owned by Pensacola Christian College, Inc.

KWFO-FM is a radio station broadcasting a country music format, simulcasting KWFI-FM 96.1 Idaho Falls, ID. Licensed to Driggs, Idaho, United States, the station is currently owned by Rich Broadcasting Idaho LS, LLC.

KECH-FM is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Sun Valley, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Twin Falls area. The station is currently owned by Richard Mecham, through licensee Woods River Media, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KLCE</span> Radio station in Blackfoot, Idaho

KLCE is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Blackfoot, Idaho, the station serves the East Idaho area. The station is currently owned by Riverbend Communications, LLC.

KOUW is a radio station broadcasting a talk format. The station is licensed to serve the community of Island Park, Idaho, United States. The station is currently owned by Richard Mecham, through licensee Magic Valley Media, LLC, and features programming from Westwood One.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WZDQ</span> Radio station in Humboldt, Tennessee

WZDQ is a radio station broadcasting an active rock music format. Licensed to Humboldt, Tennessee, United States, the station serves the Jackson, Tennessee, area. The station is currently owned by Thomas Radio, LLC.

KPPK is a radio station licensed to Rainier, Oregon, United States. The station is currently owned by Bicoastal Media Licenses IV, LLC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KZMG</span> Radio station in Melba, Idaho

KZMG is a commercial radio station licensed to Melba, Idaho, that serves the Boise metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by Iliad Media Group Holdings Employee Stock Ownership Trust, through licensee Iliad Media Group Holdings Inc. Known as My 102.7, it broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format and is home to Boise's #1 morning show, Joey & Lauren.

KTEE is a radio station broadcasting a Modern Adult Contemporary music format. Licensed to North Bend, Oregon, United States, the station is currently owned by Bicoastal Media Licenses III, LLC.

References

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