KNHK-FM

KNHK-FM
Broadcast areaWalla Walla, Washington
Frequency101.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding101.9 Hank FM
Programming
FormatClassic country
SubchannelsHD2: AAA "106.9 The Oasis"
HD3: Regional Mexican "Ke Buena 94.5"
HD4: Adult hits "104.5 Bob FM"
Ownership
OwnerAlexandra Communications
KUJ
History
First air date
1997 (as KZZM)
Former call signs
KZZM (1996–2005)
KMMG (2005–2006)
KUJJ (2006–2012)
KZIU-FM (2012–2021)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID78697
ClassC2
ERP13,500 watts
HAAT292 meters (958 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°47′41″N 118°10′6″W / 45.79472°N 118.16833°W / 45.79472; -118.16833
Translator(s)HD3: 94.5 K233CJ (College Place)
HD4: 104.3 K282CI (Walla Walla)
Links
Public license information
Websitecrankthehank.com
kebuena945.com (HD3)

KNHK-FM (101.9 FM, "101.9 Hank FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format.[2] Licensed to Weston, Oregon, United States, the station is currently owned by Alexandra Communications.[3]

History

The station signed on the air in 1997 as KZZM. On February 3, 2005, the station changed its call sign to KMMG. On March 1, 2006, it changed to KUJJ.[4]

On December 20, 2011, KUJJ changed its format from smooth jazz to contemporary hits, branded as "New Zoo 102". On January 1, 2012, KUJJ changed its call sign to KZIU-FM.

On October 18, 2015, KZIU flipped to classic country as "101.9 Hank FM".[5]

On October 12, 2021, KZIU-FM changed its call sign to KNHK-FM.[6]

HD Radio

On October 1, 2024, KNHK-HD3 changed their format from sports to Regional Mexican, branded as "Ke Buena 94.5".[7]

Translators

KNHK-FM also broadcasts on the following translators:

Broadcast translator for KNHK-HD3
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place, Washington 156936 250 D LMS
Broadcast translator for KNHK-HD4
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) Class FCC info
K282CI 104.3 FM Walla Walla, Washington 156912 250 D LMS

K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place relays KNHK-HD3. K282CI 104.3 FM Walla Walla relays KNHK-HD4.

HD Radio

KNHK-FM airs the following formats on its HD sub channels: adult alternative "106.9 The Oasis" on HD2, Fox Sports Radio on HD3 and adult hits ("104.5 Bob FM") on HD4.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNHK-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  3. ^ "KNHK-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
  4. ^ "KNHK-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
  5. ^ Hank Moves In Walla Walla
  6. ^ "Call Sign History".
  7. ^ Ke Buena Arrives in Walla Walla Radioinsight - October 1, 2024