KWYI

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KWYI
KTBH-KWYI TheBeach102.7-106.9 logo.png
Broadcast area Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Frequency 106.9 MHz
BrandingThe Beach Radio 106.9 Kona 102.7 Hilo
Programming
Format Hot AC/Oldies
Ownership
Owner
KTBH-FM, KHBC, KHWI
History
First air date
November 1993 [1]
Former call signs
KTDH (5/3/1990-6/4/1990) [2]
Call sign meaning
sounds like "Kawaihae"
Technical information
Facility ID 12244
Class C1
ERP 4,500 watts
HAAT 904 meters (341 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
19°53′09″N155°39′28″W / 19.88583°N 155.65778°W / 19.88583; -155.65778
Repeater(s) 102.7 KTBH-FM (Hilo)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website The Beach

KWYI (106.9 FM, "The Beach Radio 106.9 Kona 102.7 Hilo") is a radio station licensed to serve Kawaihae, Hawaii. [1] The station is owned by Resonate Hawaii LLC. It airs a Hot Adult Contemporary format featuring Oldies music on the weekends. [3]

The station was assigned the KWYI call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on June 4, 1990. [2]

KWYI is now "The Beach Radio 106.9 Kona 102.7 Hilo".

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References

  1. 1 2 "KWYI 106.9 FM Information Page". Kamuela Business Directory. Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved February 3, 2008.
  2. 1 2 "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.