Broadcast area | Iron Range |
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Frequency | 96.1 MHz |
Branding | 96.1 Duke FM |
Programming | |
Format | Classic country |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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WEVE-FM, WMFG, WMFG-FM, WNMT, WTBX, WUSZ | |
History | |
First air date | July 1, 1995 [1] (as KGPZ) |
Former call signs | KGPZ (1995–2017) |
Call sign meaning | DuKE FM |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 36688 |
Class | C1 |
ERP | 100,000 watts |
HAAT | 176 meters (577 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°19′31″N93°16′18″W / 47.32528°N 93.27167°W Coordinates: 47°19′31″N93°16′18″W / 47.32528°N 93.27167°W |
Translator(s) | 98.3 MHz - W252AN (Hibbing) |
Links | |
Website | 961dukefm.com |
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In April 2012, KGPZ changed to "Z96 North Country", adding more New Country hits and no longer broadcasting Citadel Media's "Real Country" network. The station now directly competed with WUSZ (99.9 FM).
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