KMSO

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KMSO
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Broadcast area Missoula, Montana
Frequency 102.5 MHz
Branding102.5 Mountain FM
Programming
Format Hot adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner
  • Mountain Broadcasting
  • (Sheila Callahan & Friends, Inc.)
KHDV
History
First air date
February 6, 1985 (as KUEZ)
Former call signs
KUEZ (1985–1987)
Technical information
Facility ID 60052
Class C1
ERP 22,000 watts
HAAT 534 meters
Transmitter coordinates
46°48′31.4″N113°58′41.6″W / 46.808722°N 113.978222°W / 46.808722; -113.978222
Translator(s) 106.3
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website www.mountain1025.com
HD2: thedrivemt.com

KMSO (102.5 FM) is a commercial radio station in Missoula, Montana. The station airs a Hot AC music format featuring Hot Hits. [1] KMSO is locally owned, by Sheila Callahan & Friends, Incorporated, and serves Western Montana. [2]

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History

KUEZ began broadcasting in 1985. The station became KMSO when the call letters became available, as MSO is the airport code for Missoula.

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References

  1. "KMSO-FM 102.5 MHz - Missoula, MT". radio-locator.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  2. Holien, Mick (2000-03-19). "Changing face of Missoula radio: Are you listening?". Missoulian. Retrieved 2022-10-17.