KJCB (FM)

Last updated
KJCB
Broadcast area Billings Metropolitan Area
Frequency 88.9 MHz
Programming
Format Christian radio
Ownership
Owner CSN International, Inc.
History
First air date
2006
Former call signs
KYWH (2003–2022)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 93512
Class A
ERP 1,900 watts
HAAT 137.7 meters (452 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°51′12″N108°45′50″W / 45.85333°N 108.76389°W / 45.85333; -108.76389
Translator(s) 107.1 K296EM (Billings)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website csnradio.com

KJCB (88.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format. Licensed to Lockwood, Montana, United States, the station serves the Billings area. The station is currently owned by CSN International, Inc. [2]

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History

The station began broadcasting in 2006 as KYWH, and was owned by CSN International, airing a Christian format. [3] In 2008, CSN International sold KYWH, along with a number of other stations, to Calvary Radio Network, Inc. [4] [5] These stations were sold to Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa later that year. [6] [7] In 2011, the station was sold to Fresh Life Church for $100,000. [8]

On May 5, 2021, KYWH changed its format from Christian to adult album alternative, branded as "The River". [9] While the station was still owned by Fresh Life Church, KYWH's operations were later managed by Mike Summers of Wasatch Community Media, who founded and/or programmed several alternative music stations in Salt Lake City (95.5 KJQN, KXRK X96, 107.9 later 101.9 KENZ The End, 91.9 KPCW and 107.9 KUMT The Mountain).

On August 10, 2022, the station changed its call sign to KJCB. Effective June 22, 2023, Fresh Life Church sold KJCB and translator K296EM back to CSN International for $70,000.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KJCB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KYWH Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008 , Broadcasting & Cable, 2008. p. D-335. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. "Calvary Radio Network, CSN In $1.8 Million Deal", All Access Music Group. July 17, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 169. August 28, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. "Transactions", Radio Business Report. Volume 25, Issue 238. December 8, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. "Religious noncoms find second new home", Radio & Television Business Report. November 12, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. "Transactions: 4-4-11", Radio & Television Business Report. April 1, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  9. New AAA Flows Into Billings Radioinsight - may 6, 2021