KIJI

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KIJI
City of license	Tumon, Guam
Broadcast area	Guam
Branding	TenFour FM
Slogan	"Retro Radio"
Frequency	104.3 MHZ
First air date	September 1, 2005
Format	Rhythmic/Dance oldies
ERP	850 watts
Class	C
Owner	Guam Broadcast Services, Inc.

KIJI (104.3 FM, "TenFour") is a radio station based in Tumon, Guam inside the La Casa de Colina building. The station currently offers a format focusing on Rhythmic and Dance/Disco hits from the 1970s and 1980s, billed as "Retro Radio."

[edit] History

According to Pacific Daily News, the station signed on September 1, 2005 to provide news to Japanese tourists, who were currently staying at Guam. Asides from that, the station would also help Guam residents to learn Japanese language and culture.

In late 2006, KIJI began programming a Rhythmic/Dance oldies format that they tout on-air as "Retro Radio", which features classic party tunes from the 1970s and 1980s, including rare club tracks that hasn't been played anywhere since the early days of Rhythmic and Dance radio. The format proved to be a favorite with listeners, resulting in KIJI going full-time with the format.

The current owners of KIJI are Frank Gumataotao, Yasunori Kawauchi, and Toyohito Yoneyama. Gary W. "Frank" Gumataotao is a local attorney licensed to practice in Guam and Washington, DC. An active practitioner, Gumataotao has also served as the Executive Vice President/General Manager of Island Equipment Company, Isla Insurance Company and Colliers Monroe Friedlander, Inc. (Guam). He is a former Deputy Attorney General for Guam (Civil Division) and State Chair for the Department of Defense ESGR.