KGBX-FM explained

KGBX-FM
City:Nixa, Missouri
Country:US
Area:Springfield, Missouri
Branding:105.9 KGBX
Airdate: (as KLTB)
Frequency:105.9 MHz
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:38,000 watts
Haat:170m (560feet)
Class:C2
Facility Id:63887
Coordinates:37.1797°N -93.2608°W
Affiliations:Premiere Networks
Owner:iHeartMedia, Inc.
Licensee:iHM Licenses, LLC
Sister Stations:KGMY, KSWF, KTOZ-FM, KXUS
Licensing Authority:FCC

KGBX-FM (105.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Nixa, Missouri, United States, the station serves the Springfield, Missouri, market. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and licensed as iHM Licenses, LLC.[1]

History

The station was first licensed as KLTB on February 2, 1968. It changed its call sign to KBLR-FM on April 23, 1979, and to KYOO-FM on July 18, 1979.[2] This station served Bolivar, Missouri, but could be heard in Springfield.

On October 10, 1989, KYOO-FM 106.3 was sold. The station was moved to 105.9 and became the current KGBX-FM primarily serving Springfield, taking the call letters from KGBX (1260 AM).[3] The city of license was eventually moved from Bolivar to Nixa.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KGBX-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: KYOO-FM (KGBX-FM) history cards . September 14, 2025 . PDF.
  3. Web site: KGBX-FM Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .