KTKU

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KTKU
Broadcast area Juneau, Alaska
Frequency 105.1 (MHz)
BrandingTaku 105
Programming
Format Country
Ownership
Owner Alaska Broadcast Communications
History
Call sign meaning
Refers to the Taku Inlet
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 32950
Class A
ERP 3,800 watts
HAAT -323 meters
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.taku105.com

KTKU (105.1 FM, "Taku 105") is a radio station in Juneau, Alaska. [2] Owned by Alaska Broadcast Communications, it broadcasts a country music format.

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Its studios are located alongside its sister stations at 3161 Channel Drive.

History

KTKU signed on in 1984 as the first commercial FM station in Juneau with a top 40 format, under the ownership of KJNO owner Roy Paschal. Dennis Egan, the former mayor of Juneau and Juneau's current state senator, was the station's first general manager, while Rick Rydell served as the morning show host.

The station has since switched to country.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KTKU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "FM Station KTKU - FCC Public Inspection File". publicfiles.fcc.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

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