KATZ (AM)

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KATZ
City of license St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast area Greater St. Louis
Branding The New 1600 Hallelujah AM
Frequency 1600 (kHz) (Also on HD Radio)
Format Urban Gospel
Power 5,000 Watts
Class B
Owner Citicasters[1][2]
Sister stations KATZ, KATZ-FM, KLOU, KMJM-FM, KSD, KSLZ
Website http://www.gospel1600.com/

KATZ (1600 AM) is an Urban Gospel radio station serving the area of St. Louis, Missouri. The Citicasters[1][2] outlet broadcasts with power level of 5 kW.[2]

[edit] History

KATZ began broadcasting in the late 1950s as an Rhythm and blues/Soul music station. This function was transferred to KATZ-FM in the 1980s. KATZ-FM is today a Hip Hop/R&B station, while KATZ-AM is a gospel music outlet.

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