KSBZ

KSBZ
City of license Sitka, Alaska
Broadcast area Metro Sitka
Branding Rock 103
Frequency 103.1 MHz
First air date October 5, 1990
Format Classic rock
ERP 3,100 watts
HAAT −198 meters (−650 ft)
Class A
Facility ID 60517
Transmitter coordinates 57°03′27″N 135°20′02″W / 57.05750°N 135.33389°W
Callsign meaning K Sitka BuzZ
(former branding)
Affiliations Cumulus Media
Owner Alaska Broadcast Communications
Sister stations KIFW
Website SitkaRadio.com

KSBZ (103.1 FM, "Rock 103") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Sitka, Alaska. The station, established in 1990, is currently owned by Alaska Broadcast Communications, Inc.

Programming

KSBZ broadcasts a classic rock music format to the Metro Sitka area. Some programming on the station is derived from Cumulus Media's "Classic Rock" radio network.[1]

History

After applying in July 1989, this station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on October 5, 1990.[2] The new station was assigned the KSBZ call sign by the FCC on October 17, 1990.[3]

On October 18, 1990, KSBZ launched with a classic rock and contemporary hit radio format.[4] KSBZ received its license to cover from the FCC on October 21, 1991.[5]

In November 1994, license holder Sitka Broadcasting Company, Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station to Alaska Broadcast Communications, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on December 7, 1994, and the transaction was consummated on December 31, 1994.[6]

In 2000, KSBZ switched to a country music format.[7] In 2006, KSBZ switched formats again, this time to an active rock format, before finally settling on a classic rock format a year later.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Application Search Details (BPH-19890705MF)". FCC Media Bureau. October 5, 1990. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. October 17, 1990. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  4. ↑ The Broadcasting Yearbook - 1991. Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1991. pp. B–14.
  5. ↑ "Application Search Details (BLH-19901116KF)". FCC Media Bureau. October 21, 1991. Retrieved November 14, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Application Search Details (BALH-19941110ED)". FCC Media Bureau.
  7. ↑ The Broadcasting Yearbook - 2000. Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 2000. pp. D–18.

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