KYUS-FM
Broadcast areaMiles City, Montana
Frequency92.3 MHz
Branding92.3 KYUS FM
Programming
FormatAdult hits
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
KMTA, KIKC, KIKC-FM, KYUS-TV
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
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
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 Marks Radio Group and the broadcast license is held by Custer County Community Broadcasting. It airs an adult hits music format.[5]

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][6] In 1986, the station was sold to Austin J. Baillon, along with AM 1050 KCCA, for $300,000.[6] KMCM-FM aired an adult contemporary format.[7][8][9] In 1997, the station was sold to Senger Broadcasting, along with AM 1050 KMTA, for $594,000.[10]

KKRY

In October 1997, the station adopted a country music format and its call sign was changed to KKRY.[9][2] The station was branded "Hot Country 92.5" (and later "Hot Country 92.3").[11][12] In 2005, the station's frequency was changed from 92.5 MHz to 92.3 MHz.[13][14] In 2006, KKRY was sold to Stephen Marks's Custer County Community Broadcasting Corporation, along with AM 1050 KMTA, for $540,000.[12]

KYUS-FM

The station's call sign was changed to KYUS-FM on January 26, 2007.[2] The station adopted an adult hits format.[15]

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. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  6. ^ a b "Changing Hands", Broadcasting. August 25, 1986. p. 103. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1986, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1986. p. B-172. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  8. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 11, No. 8. February 23, 1994. p. 1. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 40. October 8, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  10. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 9, 1997. p. 8. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  11. ^ "Hot Country 92.5 FM". KKRY. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  12. ^ a b "Stations Sold In Miles City", All Access Music Group. November 30, 2006. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  13. ^ "FM News", VHF-UHF Digest. December 2004. p. 16. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Application Search Details – BLH-20050506ABN, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  15. ^ Devine, Cathy (2007). The Radio Book 2007-2008. p. 375. Retrieved April 11, 2019.

External links

Stations of The Marks Group
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