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{{about||the 1993 Indian film directed by Kundan Sha|Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa|the Benton, Arkansas radio station that held the call sign KHKN at 106.7 FM|KHLR}}
{{short description|Contemporary hit radio station in Maumelle–Little Rock, Arkansas}}
{{short description|Contemporary hit radio station in Maumelle–Little Rock, Arkansas}}
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{{for multi|the 1993 Indian film directed by Kundan Sha|Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa|the Benton, Arkansas radio station that held the call sign KHKN at 106.7 FM|KBZU}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| logo = File:Hot 94.9 Little Rock.png
| logo = File:Hot 94.9 Little Rock.png
| name = KHKN
| name = KHKN
| city = [[Maumelle, Arkansas]]
| city = [[Maumelle, Arkansas]]
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| country = US
| area = [[Little Rock-North Little Rock metropolitan area|Little Rock metropolitan area]]
| area = [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]] ([[Central Arkansas]])
| branding = Hot 94.9
| branding = Hot 94.9
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| slogan = All the Hits
| frequency = 94.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 94.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = {{start date and age|1971}}
| airdate = {{Start date and age|1971|p=fy}}
| format = [[Contemporary Hit Radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| subchannels = HD2: Supercuts Hits
| subchannels = HD2: [[Contemporary hit radio|Mainstream top 40]] "Power"
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 562 meters
| haat = 562 meters
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| facility_id = 61366
| facility_id = 61366
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = KZLR (1989)<br>KOLL (1989–2003)<br>KMSX (2003–2005)<br>KHLR (2005–2009)
| former_callsigns = KADL-FM (1971–1989)<br>KZLR (1989)<br>KOLL-FM (1989)<br>KOLL (1989–2003)<br>KMSX (2003–2005)<br>KHLR (2005–2009)
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| sister_stations = [[KSSN]], [[KDJE]], [[KMJX]]
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| sister_stations = [[KDJE]], [[KMJX]], [[KSSN]]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/hot-949-101/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://hot949allthehits.iheart.com/ hot949allthehits.iheart.com]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/hot-949-101/ Listen Live]<br>[https://www.iheart.com/live/power-7360/ Listen Live (HD2)]
| website = [https://hot949allthehits.iheart.com/ hot949allthehits.iheart.com]
}}
}}
[[File:KHKN in HD.png|thumb|KHKN broadcasting in HD incl. all of the subchannels.]]
[[File:KHKN in HD.png|thumb|KHKN broadcasting in HD incl. all of the subchannels.]]
'''KHKN''' (94.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is an [[FM broadcasting|FM]] radio station in the [[Little Rock, Arkansas]] area. The station's studios are located in West Little Rock, and the transmitter tower is located in [[Redfield, Arkansas]].
'''KHKN''' (94.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is an American [[radio station]] in the [[Little Rock, Arkansas]] area. The station's studios are located in West Little Rock, and the transmitter tower is located in [[Redfield, Arkansas]].


KHKN broadcasts in [[HD Radio|HD]].<ref>http://radiostationworld.com/locations/united_states_of_america/arkansas/radio.asp?m=lit Radio Station World Little Rock</ref><ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=85 HD Radio Guide for Little Rock</ref> KHKN is licensed by the [[FCC]] to broadcast a HD digital signal.<ref>http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=61366 FCC Station Search Details for KHKN</ref>
KHKN broadcasts in [[HD Radio|HD]].<ref>http://radiostationworld.com/locations/united_states_of_america/arkansas/radio.asp?m=lit Radio Station World Little Rock</ref><ref>http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=85 HD Radio Guide for Little Rock</ref> KHKN is licensed by the [[FCC]] to broadcast an HD digital signal.<ref>http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=61366 FCC Station Search Details for KHKN</ref>


==History==
==History==
From 1987 until late 1989, it was KZLR "KZ-95." It had been KADL prior and was off-air for about a year before the launch of AOR "KZ-95." Despite a heavy street presence and a massive promotion blitz, KZ-95 failed to gain traction.
From 1987 until late 1989, it was KZLR "KZ-95." It had been KADL-FM prior and was off-air for about a year before the launch of AOR "KZ-95." Despite a heavy street presence and a massive promotion blitz, KZ-95 failed to gain traction.


From 1989 to 2003 it was '''KOLL''' ("Cool 95"), playing all oldies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
From 1989 to 2003, it was '''KOLL''' ("Cool 95"), playing all oldies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.


From 2003 to 2005 it aired an [[adult contemporary]] station with the call letters '''KMSX''' with the branding "Mix 94.9".
From 2003 to 2005, it aired an [[adult contemporary]] station with the call letters '''KMSX''' with the branding "Mix 94.9".


On December 26, 2005 the station changed its call letters to KHLR and began airing a black gospel format, branded as "Hallelujah 94.9."
On December 26, 2005, the station changed its call letters to KHLR and began airing an [[urban gospel]] format, branded as "Hallelujah 94.9."


On August 17, 2009 KHLR swapped formats and call letters with KHKN 106.7 FM, and is now [[adult hits]], branded as "Tom FM."
On August 17, 2009, KHLR swapped formats and call letters with KHKN (106.7 FM), adopting an [[adult hits]] format, branded as "Tom FM."


On November 1, 2015 94.9 began stunting for the holiday season with Christmas music as "Christmas 94.9". On December 28, 2015 at 6:00 AM, KHKN flipped to classic hits as "BIG 94.9". The first song played was "[[Jump (Van Halen song)|Jump]]" by [[Van Halen]].<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/95079/tom-gives-way-to-christmas-in-little-rock/ Big 94.9 Debuts in Little Rock]</ref>
On November 1, 2015, KHKN began [[stunting (broadcasting)|stunting]] for the holiday season with [[Christmas music]] as "Christmas 94.9". On December 28, 2015, at 6:00&nbsp;a.m., KHKN flipped to [[classic hits]] as "BIG 94.9". The first song played was "[[Jump (Van Halen song)|Jump]]" by [[Van Halen]].<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/95079/tom-gives-way-to-christmas-in-little-rock/ Big 94.9 Debuts in Little Rock]</ref>


On March 11, 2018, at 9:00 PM, following an audio simulcast of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, KHKN flipped to CHR as "Hot 94.9" The flip puts 94.9 in competition with longtime CHR station [[KLAL]].The last song on Big 94.9 was "So Far Away" by Dire Straits, and the first song on Hot 94.9 was "Finesse" by Bruno Mars.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/167005/chr-war-in-little-rock-gets-hot/|title=CHR War In Little Rock Gets Hot - RadioInsight|date=2018-03-11|work=RadioInsight|access-date=2018-03-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
On March 11, 2018, at 9:00&nbsp;p.m., following an audio simulcast of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, KHKN flipped to Top 40/CHR as "Hot 94.9". The flip puts KHKN in competition with longtime Top 40/CHR station [[KLAL]]. The last song on "Big" was "[[So Far Away (Dire Straits song)|So Far Away]]" by [[Dire Straits]], while the first song on "Hot" was "[[Finesse (Bruno Mars song)|Finesse]]" by [[Bruno Mars]] featuring [[Cardi B]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/167005/chr-war-in-little-rock-gets-hot/|title=CHR War In Little Rock Gets Hot - RadioInsight|date=2018-03-11|work=RadioInsight|access-date=2018-03-12|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Previous Logos==
==Previous logos==
[[File:Hallelujah 94.9 FM.jpg]]
[[File:Hallelujah 94.9 FM.jpg]]
[[File:KHKN.jpg]]
[[File:KHKN.jpg]]
[[File:Big949logo.jpg|220x220px]]
[[File:Big949logo.jpg|220x220px]]

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==External links==
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{{FM station data|KHKN}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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==External links==
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{{FM station data|61366|KHKN}}


{{Little Rock Radio}}
{{Little Rock Radio}}
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[[Category:IHeartMedia radio stations]]
[[Category:IHeartMedia radio stations]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States]]



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Latest revision as of 04:26, 6 October 2024

For the 1993 Indian film directed by Kundan Sha, see Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. For the Benton, Arkansas radio station that held the call sign KHKN at 106.7 FM, see KBZU.
KHKN
Broadcast areaLittle Rock (Central Arkansas)
Frequency94.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingHot 94.9
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
SubchannelsHD2: Mainstream top 40 "Power"
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
KDJE, KMJX, KSSN
History
First air date
1971 (53 years ago) (1971)
Former call signs
KADL-FM (1971–1989)
KZLR (1989)
KOLL-FM (1989)
KOLL (1989–2003)
KMSX (2003–2005)
KHLR (2005–2009)
Technical information
Facility ID61366
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT562 meters
Links
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Websitehot949allthehits.iheart.com
KHKN broadcasting in HD incl. all of the subchannels.

KHKN (94.9 FM) is an American radio station in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. The station's studios are located in West Little Rock, and the transmitter tower is located in Redfield, Arkansas.

KHKN broadcasts in HD.[1][2] KHKN is licensed by the FCC to broadcast an HD digital signal.[3]

History

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From 1987 until late 1989, it was KZLR "KZ-95." It had been KADL-FM prior and was off-air for about a year before the launch of AOR "KZ-95." Despite a heavy street presence and a massive promotion blitz, KZ-95 failed to gain traction.

From 1989 to 2003, it was KOLL ("Cool 95"), playing all oldies from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

From 2003 to 2005, it aired an adult contemporary station with the call letters KMSX with the branding "Mix 94.9".

On December 26, 2005, the station changed its call letters to KHLR and began airing an urban gospel format, branded as "Hallelujah 94.9."

On August 17, 2009, KHLR swapped formats and call letters with KHKN (106.7 FM), adopting an adult hits format, branded as "Tom FM."

On November 1, 2015, KHKN began stunting for the holiday season with Christmas music as "Christmas 94.9". On December 28, 2015, at 6:00 a.m., KHKN flipped to classic hits as "BIG 94.9". The first song played was "Jump" by Van Halen.[4]

On March 11, 2018, at 9:00 p.m., following an audio simulcast of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, KHKN flipped to Top 40/CHR as "Hot 94.9". The flip puts KHKN in competition with longtime Top 40/CHR station KLAL. The last song on "Big" was "So Far Away" by Dire Straits, while the first song on "Hot" was "Finesse" by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.[5]

Previous logos

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References

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  1. ^ http://radiostationworld.com/locations/united_states_of_america/arkansas/radio.asp?m=lit Radio Station World Little Rock
  2. ^ http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=85 HD Radio Guide for Little Rock
  3. ^ http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=61366 FCC Station Search Details for KHKN
  4. ^ Big 94.9 Debuts in Little Rock
  5. ^ "CHR War In Little Rock Gets Hot - RadioInsight". RadioInsight. 2018-03-11. Retrieved 2018-03-12.
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