KKZX

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KKZX
Broadcast area Spokane, Washington
Frequency 98.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98.9 KKZX
Programming
Format Classic rock
Subchannels HD2: KQNT simulcast (News/talk)
Ownership
Owner
KCDA, KISC, KFOO-FM, KZFS, KQNT
History
First air date
October 10, 1975 (as KICN)
Former call signs
KICN (1975–1985)
KQSP (1985–1988)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 53146
Class C
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 490 meters (1,610 ft)
Translator(s) 100.9 K265AV (Bonners Ferry, Idaho)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live (via iHeartRadio)
Website 989kkzx.iheart.com

KKZX (98.9 FM) is a classic rock radio station serving the Spokane, Washington area. The station offers up a steady diet of rock music hits from the 1960s to the early 1990s. [2] [3] [4]

IN APRIL OF 2023 KKZX massaged their logs to an 80's based Classic Rock format. This change has elevated KKZX to the #1 Ratings since that time. Especially in the core demo of 25-54 Adults.

Personalities on the station includes: Woody & Wilcox in the morning (6a-10a), Maria Milito (10a-3p), Bud Stew "Bill Stewart" Drive Home Show (3p-7p). Big Rig (7p-12M) KKZX Station alumn include: Jim Arnold, Laura Hall, and Jason McCollim. The station broadcasts with an ERP of 100 kW and is owned by iHeartMedia.

Programming is also heard on 100.9 K265AV Bonners Ferry, Idaho, serving Boundary County where FM reception is difficult due to mountainous terrain, K265AV now broadcasts a simulcast of KZBD-FM.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KKZX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KKZX-FM Corvette Contest Ad from 1992". YouTube .
  3. "Classic Rock 98.9 KKZX Ad from 1993". YouTube .
  4. "90s Spokane KKZX 99 Commercial". YouTube .

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