KMZK

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KMZK
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Broadcast area Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area
Frequency 106.9 MHz
Branding106.9 Radio Z
Programming
Format Alternative rock
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Total Traffic and Weather Network
Ownership
Owner
  • LD Grant, JD Northcutt and KD Harris
  • (Get Smashed Radio Broadcasting Network, LLC)
History
First air date
 2011
Technical information
Facility ID 165324
Class C0
Power 100,000 watts
HAAT 440 meters (1,440 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 39°34′52.0″N108°57′36.0″W / 39.581111°N 108.960000°W / 39.581111; -108.960000
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 1069radioz.com

KMZK (106.9 FM) is a commercial alternative rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Clifton, Colorado, serving the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, Northwestern Colorado and Northeastern Utah. [1] KMZK is owned and operated by LD Grant, JD Northcutt and KD Harris, through licensee Get Smashed Radio Broadcasting Network, LLC. [2] This station's transmitter is on Baxter Pass, while its studios are located in Downtown Fruita, CO.

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On May 10, 2021, KMZK rebranded as "106.9 Radio Z". [3]

KMZK's transmitter and antenna were damaged by lightning in December 2021. The station went on a back up transmitter at a very reduced signal. In May 2022, KMZK's back up transmitter suffered from a power surge and failed. Get Smashed Radio filed for Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC, which was approved.

Currently, a small temporary 3 kW transmitter has been placed at the tower site at Baxter Pass, however KMZK is in the process of relocating to a new tower location on Black Ridge. New equipment has been delivered and is scheduled to be installed within the next 6 weeks. This new location will allow KMZK to lower its overall signal output and allow better coverage for the Grand Junction MSA.

Radio Z continues to stream 24/7 via its website Radio Z Online; mobile apps: Google, Amazon, or iTunes; or via Live365; and TuneIn.

Programming

KMZK 106.9 Radio Z plays a variety of Alternative, Modern, Punk, and some 80's rock. They have a big focus on local Colorado music and provides airtime to local bands who sign up through their website. On weekdays, 106.9 Radio Z has 2 daypart shows: Kain Mornings from 6am – 10am(MT); and Afternoons with LD from 2pm – 7pm(MT). On weekends, 106.9 Radio Z features syndicated radio show LA Lloyd's Rock 30 Countdown which runs Saturday morning from 7am – 10am(MT); and has local show Retro Radio hosted by LD Rizzo which runs from 10pm-2am(MT) on Saturday nights. On Sunday mornings, 106.9 Radio Z offers issues programming for the community which airs at 5:30am – 6am(MT).

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References

  1. ↑ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings . Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ "KMZK Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ KMZK Relaunches As Radio Z Radioinsight – May 10, 2021


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