KYAK
Frequency930 kHz
BrandingAmerican Christian Network
Programming
FormatChristian radio
AffiliationsAmerican Christian Network
Ownership
OwnerThomas W. Read
KTBI, KGDN
History
First air date
October 17, 1962 (as KQOT)[1]
Former call signs
KQOT (1962-1979)[2]
KVGM (1979-1984)[2][3]
KBNG (1984-1985)[3][4]
KAJR (1985-1986)[4][5]
KZTA (1986-1987)[5]
KAJR (02/25/1987-06/10/1987)[5]
KZTA (1987-1996)[5]
KJOX (1996-1997)[5]
KGER (1997-1998)[5]
Former frequencies
940 kHz (1962-1966)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID36030
ClassD
Power10,000 watts day
127 watts night
Translator(s)96.1 K241CV (Yakima)
Links
Websitekyak.com

KYAK is a Christian radio station licensed to Yakima, Washington, broadcasting on 930 kHz AM. The station is owned by Thomas W. Read.[6]

History

The station began broadcasting October 17, 1962, holding the call sign KQOT, and originally broadcast at 940 kHz.[1][2] In 1966, the station's frequency was changed to 930 kHz.[2] The station aired a rock format in the 1970s.[1][7] In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KVGM, and it adopted a MOR format.[2][8]

In 1984, the station's call sign was changed to KBNG.[3] In 1985, its call sign was changed to KAJR.[4] In 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KZTA.[5] In February 1987, the station's call sign was changed back to KAJR, but was changed back to KZTA in June 1987.[5] As KZTA, the station aired a Spanish language format.[9][10]

In February 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KJOX, and it adopted a sports radio format, branded "Jocks 930".[11][12] In November 1997, the station's call sign was changed to KGER, and it adopted a religious format.[5][13][14] In June 1998, the station's call sign was changed to KYAK, with the station continuing to air a religious format.[5][15][16]

A license was granted on July 24, 2019, for KYAK to operate an FM translator on 96.1 mHz, K241CV. The translator went on shortly after. K241CV operates with a power of 180 watts, with strong coverage throughout the Yakima Valley.

References

  1. ^ a b c 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-225. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f History Cards for KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Call Letters", Broadcasting. July 30, 1984. p. 64. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c "Call Letters", Broadcasting. November 18, 1985. p. 110. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  6. ^ AM Query Results: KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  7. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-238. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  8. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-247. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  9. ^ Unmacht, Robert (1989). The M Street Radio Directory. p. S-356. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  10. ^ Unmacht, Robert (1995). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 577. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13, No. 7. February 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  12. ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1996). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 609. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  13. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 49. December 10, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  14. ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1998). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 633. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  15. ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 686. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  16. ^ "American Christian Network". KYAK. Archived from the original on November 11, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2018.

External links

46°36′48″N 120°28′57″W / 46.61333°N 120.48250°W / 46.61333; -120.48250

Radio stations in Yakima, Washington (Yakima County)
Religious radio stations in the state of Washington
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