KYUS-FM

KYUS-FM
Broadcast areaMiles City, Montana
Frequency92.3 MHz
Branding92.3 KYUS FM
Programming
FormatAdult hits
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerP&A Media LLC
KMTA, KIKC, KIKC-FM
History
First air date
November 30, 1984 (as KMCM-FM)[1]
Former call signs
KMCM-FM (1981–1997)[2]
KKRY (1997–2007)[2]
Call sign meaning
Cayuse, a type of Native American pony[3][4]
Technical information[5]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID42380
ClassC0
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT300 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°24′04″N 105°39′06″W / 46.40111°N 105.65167°W / 46.40111; -105.65167
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
WebsiteKYUS-FM Online

KYUS-FM (92.3 MHz, "92.3 KYUS FM") is a radio station licensed to serve Miles City, Montana. The station is owned by P&A Media LLC. It airs an adult hits music format.[6]

History

KMCM-FM

The station began broadcasting November 30, 1984, and originally held the call sign KMCM-FM.[1] It was owned by William J. O'Brien.[1][7] In 1986, the station was sold to Austin J. Baillon, along with AM 1050 KCCA, for $300,000.[7] KMCM-FM aired an adult contemporary format.[8][9][10] In 1997, the station was sold to Senger Broadcasting, along with AM 1050 KMTA, for $594,000.[11]

KKRY

In October 1997, the station adopted a country music format and its call sign was changed to KKRY.[10][2] The station was branded "Hot Country 92.5" (and later "Hot Country 92.3").[12][13] In 2005, the station's frequency was changed from 92.5 MHz to 92.3 MHz.[14][15] In 2006, KKRY was sold to Stephen Marks's Custer County Community Broadcasting Corporation, along with AM 1050 KMTA, for $540,000.[13]

KYUS-FM

The station's call sign was changed to KYUS-FM on January 26, 2007.[2] The station adopted an adult hits format.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-164. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Ray. "The Man Who Brought Surfing to Montana", Sports Illustrated. September 15, 1980. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  4. ^ Wishart, David J. (2004). Encyclopedia of the Great Plains. University of Nebraska Press. p. 505. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KYUS-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  6. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  7. ^ a b "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. August 25, 1986. p. 103. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  8. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1986. p. B-172. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  9. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 11, No. 8. February 23, 1994. p. 1. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  10. ^ a b "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 40. October 8, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  11. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 9, 1997. p. 8. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  12. ^ "Hot Country 92.5 FM". KKRY. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  13. ^ a b "Stations Sold In Miles City", All Access Music Group. November 30, 2006. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  14. ^ "FM News", VHF-UHF Digest. December 2004. p. 16. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  15. ^ Application Search Details – BLH-20050506ABN, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  16. ^ Devine, Cathy (2007). The Radio Book 2007-2008. p. 375. Retrieved April 11, 2019.