KKFM explained

KKFM
City:Colorado Springs, Colorado
Country:US
Branding:Classic Rock 98.1 KKFM
Airdate: (on 96.5)
Frequency:98.1 MHz
Language:English
Format:Classic rock
Erp:71,000 watts
Haat:698m (2,290feet)
Coordinates:38.7433°N -104.8628°W
Class:C
Licensing Authority:FCC
Facility Id:11237
Former Frequencies:96.5 MHz (1959–1992)
Owner:Cumulus Media
Licensee:Radio License Holding CBC, LLC
Affiliations:Westwood One
Sister Stations:KATC, KCSF, KKMG, KKPK, KVOR

KKFM (98.1 FM) is a radio station licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado. It airs a classic rock format and is owned by Cumulus Media.

KKFM first signed on in 1959 and originally broadcast on 96.5 MHz. In 1986, KKFM changed format from contemporary hit radio to playing "Colorado Classics" (including album-oriented rock).[1] It switched frequency to 98.1 MHz at 5:30 a.m. on September 14, 1992, allowing two new stations to sign on: KBIQ (now KIBT) 96.1 in Colorado Springs, and KXPK 96.5 in Denver.[2]

KKFM features The Bob & Tom Show mornings. The station competes for the rock audience with active rock KILO 94.3, alternative KRXP 103.9, and active rock KBPL 107.9 in the Colorado Springs-Pueblo area.

External links

38.743°N -104.863°W

Notes and References

  1. https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1980s/1986/RR-1986-04-04.pdf - April 4, 1986; page 9
  2. News: Harris. Rosemary. September 14, 1992. Classic rock station rolls to new spot on radio dial. B1. Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph.