KMZK

Clifton, Colorado
Broadcast area	Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area
Frequency	106.9 MHz
Branding	106.9 Radio Z
Programming
Format	Alternative rock
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks Total Traffic and Weather Network
Ownership
Owner	LD Grant, JD Northcutt and KD Harris (Get Smashed Radio Broadcasting Network, LLC)
History
First air date	2011
Technical information
Facility ID	165324
Class	C0
Power	100,000 watts
HAAT	440 meters (1,440 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	39°34′52.0″N 108°57′36.0″W / 39.581111°N 108.960000°W / 39.581111; -108.960000
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	1069radioz.com

KMZK (106.9 FM) is a commercial alternative rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Clifton, Colorado, serving the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, Northwestern Colorado and Northeastern Utah.^[1] KMZK is owned and operated by LD Grant, JD Northcutt and KD Harris, through licensee Get Smashed Radio Broadcasting Network, LLC.^[2] This station's transmitter is on Baxter Pass, while its studios are located in Downtown Fruita, CO.

On May 10, 2021, KMZK rebranded as "106.9 Radio Z".^[3]

KMZK's transmitter and antenna were damaged by lightning in December 2021. The station went on a back up transmitter at a very reduced signal. In May 2022, KMZK's back up transmitter suffered from a power surge and failed. Get Smashed Radio filed for Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC, which was approved.

Currently, a small temporary 3 kW transmitter has been placed at the tower site at Baxter Pass, however KMZK is in the process of relocating to a new tower location on Black Ridge. New equipment has been delivered and is scheduled to be installed within the next 6 weeks. This new location will allow KMZK to lower its overall signal output and allow better coverage for the Grand Junction MSA.

Radio Z continues to stream 24/7 via its website Radio Z Online; mobile apps: Google, Amazon, or iTunes; or via Live365; and TuneIn.

Programming

KMZK 106.9 Radio Z plays a variety of Alternative, Modern, Punk, and some 80's rock. They have a big focus on local Colorado music and provides airtime to local bands who sign up through their website. On weekdays, 106.9 Radio Z has 2 daypart shows: Kain Mornings from 6am – 10am(MT); and Afternoons with LD from 2pm – 7pm(MT). On weekends, 106.9 Radio Z features syndicated radio show LA Lloyd's Rock 30 Countdown which runs Saturday morning from 7am – 10am(MT); and has local show Retro Radio hosted by LD Rizzo which runs from 10pm-2am(MT) on Saturday nights. On Sunday mornings, 106.9 Radio Z offers issues programming for the community which airs at 5:30am – 6am(MT).