KZMX-FM

Last updated
KZMX-FM
Frequency 96.3 MHz
Branding96 The Mix
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
OwnerMt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
KZMX (AM), KFCR
History
First air date
May 7, 1981;43 years ago (1981-05-07)
Former call signs
KOBH-FM (1981–1986)
Former frequencies
96.7 MHz (1981–2022)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 46712
Class A
ERP 1,400 watts horizontal
HAAT 135 meters
Transmitter coordinates
43°26′34″N103°27′27″W / 43.44278°N 103.45750°W / 43.44278; -103.45750
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Public license information

KZMX-FM (96.3 FM) is a radio station licensed to Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States. The station is owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc. [2]

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History

The station was assigned the call letters KOBH-FM on February 13, 1981. On June 20, 1986, the station changed its call sign to KZMX-FM. [3]

On May 18, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined KZMX-FM and its sister station, KZMX (AM) $21,500 for various violations, including operation of the stations without any staff present, inability to reach the station's staff, and using an incorrect type of antenna for broadcasting. [4]

The station along with others owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting filed for an extension of the special temporary authority in early 2015, due to staffing issues. It was reported that staff had unexpectedly resigned, and there was difficulty finding new employees. [5]

In late 2016, the station returned to the air from its licensed facility, but on exciter power which is significantly less than the licensed effective radiated power. It was reported to be running a classic rock format. [6]

Effective June 24, 2022, KZMX-FM moved from 96.7 FM to 96.3 FM, to make room for KRCF 96.7 FM Lead, South Dakota's sign-on. [7]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KZMX-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KZMX-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "KZMX Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. FCC Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, In the Matter of Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Licensee of Station KZMX(AM), Hot Springs, SD and Station KZMX-FM, Hot Springs, SD, May 18, 2012.
  5. "Report: WGPA/Bethlehem, PA Sold".
  6. "Resumption of operations". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  7. FCC Monitor: Neb. Station Signs On, SD Station Changes Frequency