KZRS
| Broadcast area | Hays, Kansas Russell, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 107.9 MHz |
| Branding | Classic Hits 107.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks Kansas City Chiefs Kansas State Wildcats |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KRSL, KRSL-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | February 3, 1986 (as KZXL) |
Former call signs | KZXL (1985–1993) KZLS (1993–2008) |
Call sign meaning | Russell |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 37129 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 99,000 watts |
| HAAT | 277 meters (909 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | type:city 38°47′16.00″N 98°44′17.00″W / 38.7877778°N 98.7380556°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
KZRS (107.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Great Bend, Kansas. The station broadcasts a classic hits format and is owned by White Communications.[2]
History
[edit]As late as 2009, the station broadcast a hybrid Hot AC format during the day and Top 40 at night as “Star 107.9” (and was also an affiliate of the syndicated Bob & Sheri), then switched to classic hits as "Old School 107.9."
On September 16, 2020, KZRS flipped to a simulcast of then-sister station KNNS, which aired a conservative news/talk format as "The Patriot." As part of then-owner Rocking M Media's bankruptcy reorganization, in which 12 stations in Kansas would be auctioned off to new owners, it was announced on October 31, 2022 that Russell-based White Communications was the winning bidder for KZRS for $270,000. While the bankruptcy court had approved the purchase, the sale had to be filed with the FCC for approval.[3][4][5]
On January 2, 2023, KZRS and KNNS flipped to oldies, branded as "Super Hits 107.9/1510".[6] Upon the consummation of the sale on March 15, White flipped KZRS back to classic hits, branded as "Classic Hits 107.9"; the first song on "Classic Hits" was "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ KZRS fcc.gov. Accessed December 2, 2013
- ^ Four Operators to Split 12 Stations Auctioned Off by Rocking M Media
- ^ The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes
- ^ Rocking M Auction Opens Window to Kansas Broadcasters to Grow Their Reach
- ^ Conservative Talk Out in Western Kansas Radioinsight - January 18, 2023
- ^ KZRS Flips to Classic Hits Radioinsight - March 15, 2023
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 37129 (KZRS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KZRS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
38°46′16″N 98°44′17″W / 38.77111°N 98.73806°W
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