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{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}}
:''Not to be confused with [[album oriented rock|Album Oriented Rock]] (AOR) radio station [[KSQY]] in [[Deadwood, South Dakota]] with the same "K-SKY" branding.''
{{Short description|Radio station in Balch Springs–Dallas, Texas}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{hatnote|Not to be confused with [[KSQY]], which brands as "K-SKY".}}
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| name = KSKY
{{hatnote|Not to be confused with [[Griffing Sandusky Airport]], which used the ICAO code "KSKY".}}
| image = KSKY The Answer.png

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'''KSKY''' (660 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Balch Springs, Texas]], and serving the [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]. It is owned by the [[Salem Media Group]] and broadcasts a [[conservative talk radio|conservative talk]] [[radio format]].{{Infobox radio station
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| city = [[Balch Springs, Texas]]
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| name = KSKY
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| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
| branding = ''660 AM The Answer''
| logo = KSKY The Answer.png
| logo_size = 175px
| slogan = Breaking News, Stimulating Talk
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| city = [[Balch Springs, Texas]]
| airdate = September 28, 1941
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| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
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| frequency = 660 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
| branding = ''660 AM The Answer''
| format = [[News radio|News]]/[[Talk radio|Talk]]
| airdate = {{start date|1941|9|28}}
| power = 20,000 [[Watt]]s ([[Daytime (astronomy)|Daytime]])<br>700 Watts ([[Night]]time)
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| frequency = 660 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|33|02|27|N|96|56|51|W}}
| format = [[Conservative talk radio]]
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| class = B
| power = 7,200 [[watt]]s day<br>600 watts night
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| facility_id = 6591 ([[660 AM]])
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| coordinates = {{coord|33|02|27|N|96|56|51|W}}
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| callsign_meaning = from the [[Penthouse apartment|'''sky'''roof]] of the Hotel Stoneleigh
| repeater = 94.9 [[KLTY|KLTY-HD2]] ([[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]])
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| former_callsigns =
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| class = B
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| owner = [[Salem Communications]]
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| facility_id = 6591
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| licensee = Bison Media, Inc.
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| callsign_meaning = Former slogan: "From the [[Penthouse apartment|skyroof]] of the Hotel Stoneleigh"
| webcast =
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| former_callsigns =
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| website = [https://660amtheanswer.com/ 660amtheanswer.com]
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| owner = [[Salem Media Group]]
| affiliations =
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| licensee = Bison Media, Inc.
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| sister_stations = [[KEXB]], [[KLTY-FM]], [[KWRD-FM]], [[KTNO]], [[K273BJ]]
| webcast = [https://660amtheanswer.com/listenlive Listen Live]
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| website = [https://660amtheanswer.com/ 660amtheanswer.com]
| affiliations = [[Compass Media Networks]]<br>[[Radio America (United States)|Radio America]]<br>[[Salem Radio Network]]<br>[[Townhall|Townhall Radio News]]
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| sister_stations = [[KLTY]], [[KTNO (AM)|KTNO]], [[KWRD-FM]]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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KSKY broadcasts by day at 7,200 [[watt]]s. Because [[AM 660]] is a [[clear channel station|clear channel frequency]] reserved for [[WFAN (AM)|WFAN]] in [[New York City]], KSKY must reduce power at night to 600 watts. It uses a [[directional antenna]] at all times. The [[transmitter]] is on Huffines Boulevard at Stonewall Drive in [[Lewisville, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=KSKY-AM 660 kHz – Balch Springs, TX |url=https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Ksky&nav=home}}</ref> Programming is also heard on three FM [[broadcast relay station]]s or translators: 92.9 KGPJ-LP in [[Dallas]], 95.5 KRQP-LP in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]] and 99.9 K260BP in [[Fort Worth]]. KSKY is also heard on [[KLTY]]'s secondary [[HD Radio]] signal at 94.9 HD2.


==Programming==
'''KSKY''' is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] in the [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]] under ownership of [[Salem Communications]] with a [[talk radio|talk format]] which generally favors views that are politically, culturally, and economically [[Conservatism|conservative]] or [[Libertarianism|libertarian]]. KSKY broadcasts on [[660 AM|660&nbsp;kHz]].
KSKY airs mostly [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] [[conservative talk]] hosts on its weekday schedule. One local program is heard in morning [[drive time]], hosted by [[Mark Davis (talk show host)|Mark Davis]]. The rest of the line up includes [[Hugh Hewitt]], [[Mike Gallagher (political commentator)|Mike Gallagher]], [[Dennis Prager]], [[Eric Metaxas]], [[Charlie Kirk]], [[Jay Sekulow]], [[Sebastian Gorka]] and [[This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal]].

Weekends feature shows on money and health, some of which are paid [[brokered programming]]. There are also repeats of weekday shows. Most hours begin with world and national news from co-owned [[Townhall|Townhall Radio News]].


==History==
==History==
KSKY was first established on September 28, 1941 by Chilton Radio Corp. with an Entertainment format and in 1963, Chilton sold KSKY. Prior to the sale, it flipped to a [[Christian radio|Christian format]], which was longest running up until 2004 when it made its final switch to conservative talk. KSKY was sold to Salem in mid 2000. KSKY was also originally a [[Daytimer|daytime only station]] until the recent format change and city of license change from Dallas to Balch Springs. KSKY applied for an FM frequency at [[KRVF|106.9]] in 1948, then turned down a chance to buy the [[KLUV|98.7]] frequency in 1957, and was awarded 91.3 in the 1960s (but no proof that they ever signed on has ever been found, and since the 91.3 has become a part of the non-commercial band.)
On September 28, 1941, KSKY first [[sign-on|signed on]]. It was owned by the Chilton Radio Corp. In 1963, Chilton sold KSKY. Prior to the sale, it flipped to a [[Christian radio|Christian format]], which aired until 2004 when it made the switch to [[conservative talk]]. For much of the station's existence, it was phonetically branded as K-Sky.
KSKY was sold to Salem in mid-2000. KSKY was also originally a [[Daytimer|daytime-only station]] until the recent{{when|date=December 2022}} format change and city of license change from Dallas to Balch Springs. KSKY applied for an FM frequency at [[KRVF|106.9]] in 1948, then turned down a chance to buy the [[KSPF|98.7]] frequency in 1957, and was awarded 91.3 in the 1960s (but no proof that it ever signed on has ever been found, with 91.3 has become a part of the non-commercial band.)


During the "entertainment" era, notables such as [[Jackie Gleason]], [[Skitch Henderson]], [[Vincent Price]], [[Jane Russell]], [[Jack Webb]] and [[Charlton Heston]] visited the station in person and performed live on KSKY.
During the station's early days, notables such as [[Jackie Gleason]], [[Skitch Henderson]], [[Vincent Price]], [[Jane Russell]], [[Jack Webb]] and [[Charlton Heston]] visited the station in person and performed live on KSKY.


[[Image:Kskylogo2007.png|left|thumb|News/Talk 660 K-Sky ident used from 2004 to 2012. This is a variant used in 2007.|125px]] It was announced on May 29, 2012 that KSKY would be rebranded as ''The Answer'', with the return of radio personality [[Mark Davis (talk show host)|Mark Davis]] (previously on [[WBAP (AM)|WBAP News/Talk 820 AM]] and [[KTCK-FM|96.7 FM]]). Salem Communications Corporation’s Director of Spoken Word Format Phil Boyce explains the reason for the rebranding: “This station will truly be an answer for so many things going on in the Metroplex and the world, with smart hosts who know how to help you understand all of those things, not to mention great news, traffic, weather, and information.”<ref>[http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2012/05/as-mark-davis-makes-leap-to-am-660-ksky-says-its-now-has-the-answer.html/ As Mark Davis makes leap to AM 660, KSKY says it now has ‘The Answer’] - ''[[The Dallas Morning News]]'' (released May 29, 2012).</ref>
<!-- Commented out: [[Image:Kskylogo2007.png|left|thumb|News/Talk 660 K-Sky logo used from 2004 to 2012. This is a variant used in 2007.{{deletable file-caption|Saturday, 4 February 2023|PROD}}|125px]] -->Salem Media announced on May 29, 2012, that KSKY would be rebranded as ''The Answer'', with the return of radio personality [[Mark Davis (talk show host)|Mark Davis]] (previously on [[WBAP (AM)|WBAP]]). Salem Communications Corporation’s Director of Spoken Word Format Phil Boyce explained the reason for the rebranding: “This station will truly be an answer for so many things going on in the Metroplex and the world, with smart hosts who know how to help you understand all of those things, not to mention great news, traffic, weather, and information.”<ref>[http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2012/05/as-mark-davis-makes-leap-to-am-660-ksky-says-its-now-has-the-answer.html/ As Mark Davis makes leap to AM 660, KSKY says it now has ‘The Answer’] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602044536/http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2012/05/as-mark-davis-makes-leap-to-am-660-ksky-says-its-now-has-the-answer.html/ |date=June 2, 2012 }} – ''[[The Dallas Morning News]]'' (released May 29, 2012).</ref> Most sister stations with similar conservative talk programming in Salem's portfolio were also eventually rebranded as "The Answer".


On January 1, 2014 KSKY began airing the [[Sean Hannity]] show 2-5 pm CT, in a move also from crosstown WBAP.
On January 1, 2014, KSKY began airing the [[Sean Hannity]] show 2–5 pm CT, in a move also from crosstown WBAP.


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
* [http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
* [http://www.dfwradioarchives.info/1940s.htm#1941 DFW Radio Archives]
* [http://www.dfwradioarchives.info/1940s.htm#1941 DFW Radio Archives]
{{AM station data|KSKY}}
{{AM station data|6591|KSKY}}
* [http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=13234 STA Information]
* [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=13234 STA Information]
* [http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=13232 STA Information]
* [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=13232 STA Information]
* [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=44623 FCC History Cards for KSKY]


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Latest revision as of 19:02, 5 January 2025

Not to be confused with KSQY, which brands as "K-SKY".
Not to be confused with Griffing Sandusky Airport, which used the ICAO code "KSKY".

KSKY (660 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Balch Springs, Texas, and serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. It is owned by the Salem Media Group and broadcasts a conservative talk radio format.

KSKY
Broadcast areaDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Frequency660 kHz
Branding660 AM The Answer
Programming
FormatConservative talk radio
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Radio America
Salem Radio Network
Townhall Radio News
Ownership
Owner
KLTY, KTNO, KWRD-FM
History
First air date
September 28, 1941 (1941-09-28)
Call sign meaning
Former slogan: "From the skyroof of the Hotel Stoneleigh"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6591
ClassB
Power7,200 watts day
600 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
33°02′27″N 96°56′51″W / 33.04083°N 96.94750°W / 33.04083; -96.94750
Repeater(s)94.9 KLTY-HD2 (Arlington)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website660amtheanswer.com

KSKY broadcasts by day at 7,200 watts. Because AM 660 is a clear channel frequency reserved for WFAN in New York City, KSKY must reduce power at night to 600 watts. It uses a directional antenna at all times. The transmitter is on Huffines Boulevard at Stonewall Drive in Lewisville, Texas.[2] Programming is also heard on three FM broadcast relay stations or translators: 92.9 KGPJ-LP in Dallas, 95.5 KRQP-LP in Arlington and 99.9 K260BP in Fort Worth. KSKY is also heard on KLTY's secondary HD Radio signal at 94.9 HD2.

Programming

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KSKY airs mostly nationally syndicated conservative talk hosts on its weekday schedule. One local program is heard in morning drive time, hosted by Mark Davis. The rest of the line up includes Hugh Hewitt, Mike Gallagher, Dennis Prager, Eric Metaxas, Charlie Kirk, Jay Sekulow, Sebastian Gorka and This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal.

Weekends feature shows on money and health, some of which are paid brokered programming. There are also repeats of weekday shows. Most hours begin with world and national news from co-owned Townhall Radio News.

History

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On September 28, 1941, KSKY first signed on. It was owned by the Chilton Radio Corp. In 1963, Chilton sold KSKY. Prior to the sale, it flipped to a Christian format, which aired until 2004 when it made the switch to conservative talk. For much of the station's existence, it was phonetically branded as K-Sky.

KSKY was sold to Salem in mid-2000. KSKY was also originally a daytime-only station until the recent[when?] format change and city of license change from Dallas to Balch Springs. KSKY applied for an FM frequency at 106.9 in 1948, then turned down a chance to buy the 98.7 frequency in 1957, and was awarded 91.3 in the 1960s (but no proof that it ever signed on has ever been found, with 91.3 has become a part of the non-commercial band.)

During the station's early days, notables such as Jackie Gleason, Skitch Henderson, Vincent Price, Jane Russell, Jack Webb and Charlton Heston visited the station in person and performed live on KSKY.

Salem Media announced on May 29, 2012, that KSKY would be rebranded as The Answer, with the return of radio personality Mark Davis (previously on WBAP). Salem Communications Corporation’s Director of Spoken Word Format Phil Boyce explained the reason for the rebranding: “This station will truly be an answer for so many things going on in the Metroplex and the world, with smart hosts who know how to help you understand all of those things, not to mention great news, traffic, weather, and information.”[3] Most sister stations with similar conservative talk programming in Salem's portfolio were also eventually rebranded as "The Answer".

On January 1, 2014, KSKY began airing the Sean Hannity show 2–5 pm CT, in a move also from crosstown WBAP.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KSKY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KSKY-AM 660 kHz – Balch Springs, TX".
  3. ^ As Mark Davis makes leap to AM 660, KSKY says it now has ‘The Answer’ Archived June 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine – The Dallas Morning News (released May 29, 2012).
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