KRVY-FM

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KRVY-FM
Broadcast area Alexandria, Minnesota
Frequency 97.3 MHz
Branding97.3 The Kangaroo
Programming
Format Variety hits
Ownership
OwnerIowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc.
KDJS, KDJS-FM
History
First air date
1997 (as KAYF)
Former call signs
KAYF (1997–2000)
Call sign meaning
KRVY = RiVer (previous format)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 31059
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 150 meters
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website k-musicradio.com

KRVY-FM (97.3 FM, "97-3 The Kangaroo") is a variety hits formatted radio station serving Alexandria, Minnesota.

The station is licensed to the community of Starbuck, Minnesota, and owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc.

On 11/1/19, KRVY began stunting with Christmas music under the branding "97.3 Happy Holidays." [2] Previously, it ran an Adult Contemporary format for many years under the branding '97.3 the River', mostly through the Westwood One Adult Contemporary service besides the morning show.

On December 26, 2019, KRVY flipped to a Variety hits format branded as "97.3 The Kangaroo." [3]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KRVY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. K-Music Radio
  3. Kangaroo Spotted In Western Minnesota - RadioInsight.com

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