WKZW

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search
WKZW
File:WKZW 94.3 FM.png
Broadcast areaLaurel-Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Frequency94.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingKZ-94.3
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerBlakeney Communications, Inc.
WXRR, WBBN, WBBL
History
First air date
July 7, 1975 (as WXIY)
Former call signs
WXIY (1975-1987)
WIZK-FM (1987-1998)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID14021
ClassC2
ERP14,500 watts
HAAT279 meters (915 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
31°25′50″N 89°08′51″W / 31.43056°N 89.14750°W / 31.43056; -89.14750
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitekz943.com

WKZW (94.3 FM, "KZ-94.3") is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Sandersville, Mississippi, and serving the Laurel-Hattiesburg area. The station is owned by Blakeney Communications, Inc. It airs a hot adult contemporary music format.[2]

WKZW began operation July 7, 1975 as the FM sister station to WIZK. The station was assigned the WKZW call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on April 8, 1998 (which were formerly assigned to the Peoria, Illinois legendary KZ-93 and later, KZ-94.3 in the same market).[1]

The station airs the Murphy, Sam, and Jodi morning show and is the flagship station for Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball.

References

  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.

External links