KONA-FM

Last updated
KONA-FM
Broadcast area Tri-Cities, Washington
Frequency 105.3 MHz
Branding105.3 Kiss FM
Programming
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
KEYW, KFLD, KOLW, KONA, KORD-FM, KXRX, KZHR
History
First air date
August 1, 1969 (1969-08-01)
Technical information
Facility ID 67669
Class C
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 347 meters (1,138 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°5′51.00″N119°11′30.00″W / 46.0975000°N 119.1916667°W / 46.0975000; -119.1916667
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website kissfm1053.com

KONA-FM (105.3 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 (CHR) format. Licensed to Kennewick, Washington, United States, the station serves the Tri-Cities area. The station is owned by Townsquare Media and features programming from Compass Media Networks and Premiere Networks. [1]

On June 30, 2022, KONA-FM changed format from hot AC (as "Mix 105.3") to Top 40/CHR as "105.3 Kiss FM" shortly after Townsquare Media closed the deal following the sale of Cherry Creek Media. [2]

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References

  1. "KONA-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "Kiss-FM Moves In Tri-Cities". RadioInsight. Retrieved 2022-07-03.