KMYI
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| City of license | San Diego, California |
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| Broadcast area | San Diego, California |
| Branding | Star 94.1 |
| Frequency | 94.1 MHz (Also on HD Radio) |
| First air date | 1948 (as KFSD-FM) |
| Format | Hot AC |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 188 meters |
| Class | B |
| Facility ID | 58821 |
| Callsign meaning | K "MY 94.I" (derived from previous station name) |
| Former callsigns | KMSX, KJQY, KXGL, KFSD |
| Owner | Clear Channel Communications |
| Sister stations | KGB, KHTS, KIOZ, KLSD, KOGO, KUSS under LMA: XETRA-AM |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.star941sandiego.com |
KMYI is a commercial radio station in San Diego, California, broadcasting on 94.1 FM and in HD Radio.
KMYI airs a hot adult contemporary music format branded as "Star 94.1".
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[edit] History
KMYI signed on in 1948 adopting the call letters KFSD-FM - simulcasting AM radio station KFSD (now KOGO) airing a MOR music format.
In 1956, KFSD-FM adopted the classical music format which it retained until January 13, 1997 when it dropped the format in favor of classic hits branded as "The Eagle".
KFSD was sold by Lotus Communications to Nationwide Communications in 1996 followed by a change of call letters to KXGL on February 3, 1997 to better match the rebranding to "The Eagle".
KXGL was acquired in 1998 by Jacor/Citicasters (later to be acquired by Clear Channel Communications).
On August 17, 1998, KXGL dropped the classic hits music format and call letters adopting an adult contemporary music format under the call letters, KJQY to match the change in branding to "K-Joy".
On November 21, 2001, KJQY swapped formats and call letters with "Mix 95.7", also owned by Clear Channel, and for a short time was known as KMSX "Mix 94.1", and played Christmas music until December 26, 2001, when it acquired the KMYI call letters and became known as "my 94.1" and adopted the present hot AC format. The format was being simulcasted in Temecula, California on KMYT until December 2, 2004, when KMYT switched to a smooth jazz format.
On September 19, 2005, Jeff and Jer came to KMYI, and the station rebranded as STAR 94.1, picking up both the morning show and the moniker of the former "Star 100.7", which had switched to a Jack FM format earlier in 2005.
[edit] Star on your Car
Star 94.1 features the Jeff and Jer Showgram in the mornings, and Hot Adult Contemporary music during the day. In 2008 big promotions included the Jeff and Jer Purse Party, and the Mile of Men. Star also hosts a benefit for San Diego's Becky's House called Jingle Ball near the end of the year.
Star 94.1 wanted to "bribe" their listeners to remain loyal listeners, so, Star came up with the idea to have people put Star 94.1 bumper stickers on their car. The contest started on September 3, 2006, and ended at 3:36 PM Pacific Time on September 14, 2006, when they passed their 10,000 sticker limit, on the 14th. Also, on September 14th, morning show hosts Jeff & Jer hosted an all day telethon, that started at 6AM Pacific Time. When the contest was active, San Diegans could receive a Star sticker from their website, via the San Diego Union-Tribune on September 3rd, and at San Diego County Domino's Pizza locations. People could also receive the sticker from the Star "Fun & Games" team at various Westfield Shoppingtown malls throughout San Diego County on September 14th.
The contest was partnered with Mazda of Escondido and the San Elijo Hills housing development.
During the contest, Star had recorded various parody songs. They parodied a song from Mister Roger's Neighborhood, with lyrics such as, "It's a beautiful day to put Star (sticker) on your car, won't you please." The other parody song parodied "Cars" by Gary Numan, with lyrics that went like "Put Star on you car, and you could win a new car."
On September 14, 2006, Jeff & Jer received the Miata entries, they chose a German woman's entry form. Jeff & Jer later decided to drive the Mazda MX-5 Miata to the office where she worked, to surprise her in front of her co-workers.
[edit] Personalities
[edit] Weekdays
- Jeff and Jer Showgram
- Laura Cain
- Randy Hoag
- "Little Tommy" Sablan
- Delana Bennett
- Ryan Seacrest (Starts June 16)
- Rick & Jen (Jen was formerly on Star 100.7 (now 100.7 Jack FM) and Rick was formerly on the Jeff and Jer show)
- Chris Davis
[edit] Weekends
- Delana (filled in for Hilary when she was pregnant in early 2007, and is also a co-host on the Showgram.)
- Adri (also a producer for the Rick & Jen show.)
[edit] External links
- Star 94.1
- Jeff & Jer Showgram
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KMYI
- Radio Locator information on KMYI
- Query Arbitron's FM station database for KMYI
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