KGFZ

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KGFZ
Fuzion (KGFZ-KLFZ-KHFZ).png
Broadcast areaLufkin-Nacogdoches
Frequency 97.7 MHz
BrandingFuzíon
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
Format Contemporary Hit Radio
Ownership
OwnerEducational Radio Foundation of East Texas
History
First air date
March 11, 2008 (as Class A 93.9 KBOG)
Former call signs
KBOG (2008–2009)
KAGZ (2009–2022)
Call sign meaning
Fuzíon (branding)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 164167
Class C2
ERP 32,000 watts
HAAT 166.0 meters (544.6 ft))
Transmitter coordinates
 31°21′38.80″N94°38′55.40″W / 31.3607778°N 94.6487222°W / 31.3607778; -94.6487222
Repeater(s) KLFZ Jacksonville
KHFZ Pittsburg
KVFZ Benton
Links
Public license information
Website mifuzion.com

KGFZ (97.7 FM) is a terrestrial American radio station, broadcasting a Spanish language Christian based Contemporary Hit Radio music format, in full simulcast with co-owned KLFZ Jacksonville. [2] Licensed to Burke, the station serves the Lufkin-Nacogdoches area. The license is held by the Educational Radio Foundation of East Texas, headquartered in Tyler, Texas. [3]

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History

The station was assigned the call sign KBOG on February 19, 2008. On July 20, 2009, the station changed its call sign to KAGZ. [4] KAGZ (first as "Z93.9", then as "Z97.7") was broadcasting a Classic Hip Hop and R&B, owned by E-String Wireless, prior to the sale of the facility to the ERFET.

On July 22, 2022, the station changed its call sign to KGFZ, reflecting the change in format, after beginning a simulcast of "Fuzíon" programming based in Tyler.

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KGFZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  3. ↑ "KGFZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
  4. ↑ "KGFZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
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