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{{short description|Adult contemporary radio station in Wichita, Kansas}}
{{Short description|Adult contemporary radio station in Wichita, Kansas}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| logo = File:KRBB B98 logo.png
| logo = File:KRBB B98 logo.png
| name = KRBB
| name = KRBB
| city = [[Wichita, Kansas]]
| city = [[Wichita, Kansas]]
| area = [[Wichita, Kansas]]
| area = [[Wichita metropolitan area]]
| branding = '''''B98'''''
| branding = B98
| slogan = The Best Variety of the 80's, 90's, and Today!
| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
| frequency = 97.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}<br>97.9 HD-2 - Kiss Radio
| frequency = 97.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = 1948 (as KFH-FM)
| subchannels = HD2: [[Contemporary hit radio]] "Kiss Radio"
| airdate = {{start date and age|1948|9|19}} (as KFH-FM)
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|313|meters}}
| haat = {{convert|313|meters}}
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| facility_id = 39902
| facility_id = 39902
| coordinates = {{coord|37.778|N|97.511|W|type:landmark_region:US-KS_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37.778|N|97.511|W|type:landmark_region:US-KS_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning = '''R&B'''
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = KFH-FM (1948-1971)<br>KBRA (1971-1982)<br>KLZS (1982-1989)
| former_callsigns = KFH-FM (1948–1971)<br />KBRA (1971–1982)<br />KLZS (1982–1989)
| sister_stations = [[KZCH]], [[KZSN]], [[KTHR]]
| sister_stations = [[KTHR]], [[KZCH]], [[KZSN]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| licensee = Capstar TX LLC
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/979-b98-945/ Listen Live]<br>HD2: [https://www.iheart.com/live/kiss-radio-7362/ Listen Live]
| webcast = FM/HD1: [https://www.iheart.com/live/979-b98-945/ Listen Live]<br />HD2: [https://www.iheart.com/live/kiss-radio-7362/ Listen Live]
| website = [https://b98fm.iheart.com/ b98fm.iheart.com]
| website = [https://b98fm.iheart.com/ b98fm.iheart.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}

'''KRBB''' (97.9 [[MHz]]) is a [[radio station]] operating in [[Wichita, Kansas]] that identifies itself as "B98", owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]] Its studios are located in Northeast Wichita and the transmitter is located outside [[Colwich, Kansas]].
'''KRBB''' (97.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "B98") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] in [[Wichita, Kansas]]. It is owned by [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]], and it broadcasts an [[adult contemporary]] [[radio format]], switching to [[Christmas music]] for much of November and December. KRBB carries several [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] shows, including "Murphy, Sam and Jodi" in morning [[drive time]], "[[Delilah Rene|Delilah]]" in evenings, and "[[Ellen K]]" from [[KOST]] in [[Los Angeles]] on Saturday mornings.

KRBB's studios are located on East Douglas Avenue in Downtown Wichita. KRBB has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s; their [[transmitter]] is located outside [[Colwich, Kansas]]. KRBB broadcasts using [[HD Radio]] technology; its HD2 [[digital subchannel]] carries a [[contemporary hit radio]] format, known as "Kiss Radio."


==History==
==History==
===KFH-FM and KBRA===
KRBB is the oldest FM station in Wichita, as it signed on September 19, 1948 at 100.3&nbsp;MHz under the call letters '''KFH-FM'''. Like most FM stations at the time, it was a simulcast of [[KNSS (AM)|its AM sister station]]. In 1965, KFH-FM relocated to its current frequency. Two years later, KFH-FM broke from the AM simulcast and flipped to [[progressive rock]] as "Channel 97." In October 1971, it flipped to [[easy listening]] as '''KBRA'''. In the summer of 1982, KBRA adjusted its format to [[adult contemporary]] as "KB-98." Two years later, KBRA changed call letters as '''KLZS''', rebranded as "Class FM 98" (which later became "Magic 98"), and tweaked its format to include more [[new age]] and [[jazz music]]. The long association with KFH-AM was discontinued in 1988, as the two stations were sold to separate owners.
On September 19, 1948, the station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air as KFH-FM, and was located at 100.3&nbsp;MHz. It is Wichita's oldest FM outlet. Like most FM stations at the time, it largely [[simulcast]]ed its AM counterpart, [[KNSS (AM)|KFH]] (then at 1330 AM, now at 1240 AM). In 1965, KFH-FM relocated to its current frequency. Two years later, KFH-FM broke from the AM simulcast and flipped to [[progressive rock]] as "Channel 97." The station was affiliated with [[ABC Radio (United States)|ABC]]'s American FM Radio Network.


In October 1971, KFH-FM flipped to [[beautiful music]] as '''KBRA'''. It played quarter hour sweeps of mostly soft instrumental [[cover version]]s of popular songs.<ref>"Public forum", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', October 17, 1971.</ref> On July 28, 1982, KBRA adjusted its format to [[soft adult contemporary]] as "KB-98."<ref>Bob Curtright, "No More 'Beautiful Music' for Wichita's KBRA", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', May 25, 1982.</ref><ref>Bob Curtright, "KBRA Builds Format to Replace Stalled ABC Plan", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', June 23, 1982.</ref><ref>Bob Curtright, "So Much for Those Ratings", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', July 30, 1982.</ref> On November 6, 1984, KBRA changed its call letters to '''KLZS''', and rebranded as "Class FM 98". On March 23, 1987, KLZS rebranded as "Magic 98", and tweaked its format to include more [[new age music]] and [[smooth jazz]].<ref>Bob Curtright, "Name that station", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', October 24, 1984.</ref><ref>Bob Curtright, "Rump's Music Is Geared for the Middle-Aged Set", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', March 20, 1987.</ref> The long association with KFH-AM was discontinued in 1988, as the two stations were sold to separate owners.<ref>Ellen Dyer, "Midcontinent buys KFH-AM", ''The Wichita Eagle-Beacon'', July 28, 1988.</ref>
On October 12, 1989, at Noon, the station adopted its current format as "B98 FM” (which would later be renamed as simply “B98” in the late 2010s). The station's morning show was long hosted by Brett Harris and Tracy Cassidy; Harris would be released from the station in July 2012, while Cassidy would be released in May 2014.<ref>http://www.kansas.com/news/business/article1096316.html</ref><ref>http://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article1141904.html</ref>


===B98 FM===
The B98 Morning Show features co-hosts Lukas Cox and Careth. Former co-hosts include [[Theresa Vail]] ([[Miss Kansas]] 2013).<ref name=morning>{{cite news|title=B98 is happy to welcome Theresa Vail to the B98 Morning Show!|url=http://www.b98fm.com/onair/the-b98-morning-show-49090/b98-is-happy-to-welcome-theresa-12696922/|newspaper=B98 Morning Show|accessdate=August 22, 2014}}</ref>
On October 12, 1989, at noon, the station adopted its current format as "B98 FM" (which would later be renamed as simply “B98” in the late 2010s). The call sign switched to KRBB to go along with the new identity.<ref>Bob Curtright, "Revamped KLZS targets women", ''The Wichita Eagle'', October 12, 1989.</ref> The station's morning show was long hosted by Brett Harris and Tracy Cassidy. Harris was released from the station in July 2012, while Cassidy was let go in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web | last=McMillin | first=Molly | title=Brett Harris out at B98-FM radio | website=The Wichita Eagle | date=27 July 2012 | url=https://www.kansas.com/news/business/article1096316.html | access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Rengers | first=Carrie | title=Tracy Cassidy gone from B98 | website=The Wichita Eagle | date=2 May 2014 | url=https://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article1141904.html | access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> Lukas Cox replaced Harris in September 2012, while former [[Miss Kansas]] [[Theresa Vail]] joined the show as a co-host for a time before being replaced by Careth Beard.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/110836/lukas-cox-joins-krbb-for-mornings | title=Lukas Cox Joins KRBB for Mornings }}</ref><ref name=morning>{{cite news|title=B98 is happy to welcome Theresa Vail to the B98 Morning Show!|url=http://www.b98fm.com/onair/the-b98-morning-show-49090/b98-is-happy-to-welcome-theresa-12696922/|newspaper=B98 Morning Show|accessdate=August 22, 2014}}</ref> In April 2019, Cox and Beard were let go, and were replaced by the syndicated "Murphy, Sam and Jodi", who are based at [[Baton Rouge]] sister station [[KRVE]].<ref>Carrie Rengers, "B98 'going in another direction', fires Brett Harris' successor in similar fashion", ''The Wichita Eagle'', April 12, 2019.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://ramp247.com/programming/wichita-pros-on-the-loose/ | title=Wichita Pros on the Loose | date=14 April 2019 }}</ref>


[[File:Krbb logo.jpg|thumb|200px.|former logo]]
[[File:Krbb logo.jpg|thumb|200px|former logo]]

==Tornado coverage==
KRBB, along with other iHeartRadio stations, partner with [[KSNW]], the local [[NBC]] [[Network affiliate]], when [[tornado]] warnings are issued in the Wichita area. During an emergency, KRBB simulcasts the audio of KSNW's severe weather coverage.<ref>{{cite AV media |url-status = live |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/6Ach-dgzN6A |archive-date = 2021-12-11| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ach-dgzN6A |title = KSN in Wichita takes shelter during tornado |website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|KRBB}}
*{{FM station data|39902|KRBB}}


{{Wichita Radio}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Wichita, Kansas|RBB]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Wichita, Kansas|RBB]]
[[Category:Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Mainstream adult contemporary radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1948]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1948]]
[[Category:1948 establishments in Kansas]]
[[Category:1948 establishments in Kansas]]
[[Category:IHeartMedia radio stations]]
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 29 October 2024

KRBB
Broadcast areaWichita metropolitan area
Frequency97.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingB98
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: Contemporary hit radio "Kiss Radio"
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
KTHR, KZCH, KZSN
History
First air date
September 19, 1948; 76 years ago (1948-09-19) (as KFH-FM)
Former call signs
KFH-FM (1948–1971)
KBRA (1971–1982)
KLZS (1982–1989)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID39902
ClassC0
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT313 meters (1,027 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°46′41″N 97°30′40″W / 37.778°N 97.511°W / 37.778; -97.511
Links
Public license information
WebcastFM/HD1: Listen Live
HD2: Listen Live
Websiteb98fm.iheart.com

KRBB (97.9 FM, "B98") is a commercial radio station in Wichita, Kansas. It is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc., and it broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, switching to Christmas music for much of November and December. KRBB carries several nationally syndicated shows, including "Murphy, Sam and Jodi" in morning drive time, "Delilah" in evenings, and "Ellen K" from KOST in Los Angeles on Saturday mornings.

KRBB's studios are located on East Douglas Avenue in Downtown Wichita. KRBB has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts; their transmitter is located outside Colwich, Kansas. KRBB broadcasts using HD Radio technology; its HD2 digital subchannel carries a contemporary hit radio format, known as "Kiss Radio."

History

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KFH-FM and KBRA

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On September 19, 1948, the station signed on the air as KFH-FM, and was located at 100.3 MHz. It is Wichita's oldest FM outlet. Like most FM stations at the time, it largely simulcasted its AM counterpart, KFH (then at 1330 AM, now at 1240 AM). In 1965, KFH-FM relocated to its current frequency. Two years later, KFH-FM broke from the AM simulcast and flipped to progressive rock as "Channel 97." The station was affiliated with ABC's American FM Radio Network.

In October 1971, KFH-FM flipped to beautiful music as KBRA. It played quarter hour sweeps of mostly soft instrumental cover versions of popular songs.[2] On July 28, 1982, KBRA adjusted its format to soft adult contemporary as "KB-98."[3][4][5] On November 6, 1984, KBRA changed its call letters to KLZS, and rebranded as "Class FM 98". On March 23, 1987, KLZS rebranded as "Magic 98", and tweaked its format to include more new age music and smooth jazz.[6][7] The long association with KFH-AM was discontinued in 1988, as the two stations were sold to separate owners.[8]

B98 FM

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On October 12, 1989, at noon, the station adopted its current format as "B98 FM" (which would later be renamed as simply “B98” in the late 2010s). The call sign switched to KRBB to go along with the new identity.[9] The station's morning show was long hosted by Brett Harris and Tracy Cassidy. Harris was released from the station in July 2012, while Cassidy was let go in May 2014.[10][11] Lukas Cox replaced Harris in September 2012, while former Miss Kansas Theresa Vail joined the show as a co-host for a time before being replaced by Careth Beard.[12][13] In April 2019, Cox and Beard were let go, and were replaced by the syndicated "Murphy, Sam and Jodi", who are based at Baton Rouge sister station KRVE.[14][15]

former logo

Tornado coverage

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KRBB, along with other iHeartRadio stations, partner with KSNW, the local NBC Network affiliate, when tornado warnings are issued in the Wichita area. During an emergency, KRBB simulcasts the audio of KSNW's severe weather coverage.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRBB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Public forum", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, October 17, 1971.
  3. ^ Bob Curtright, "No More 'Beautiful Music' for Wichita's KBRA", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, May 25, 1982.
  4. ^ Bob Curtright, "KBRA Builds Format to Replace Stalled ABC Plan", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, June 23, 1982.
  5. ^ Bob Curtright, "So Much for Those Ratings", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, July 30, 1982.
  6. ^ Bob Curtright, "Name that station", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, October 24, 1984.
  7. ^ Bob Curtright, "Rump's Music Is Geared for the Middle-Aged Set", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, March 20, 1987.
  8. ^ Ellen Dyer, "Midcontinent buys KFH-AM", The Wichita Eagle-Beacon, July 28, 1988.
  9. ^ Bob Curtright, "Revamped KLZS targets women", The Wichita Eagle, October 12, 1989.
  10. ^ McMillin, Molly (27 July 2012). "Brett Harris out at B98-FM radio". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  11. ^ Rengers, Carrie (2 May 2014). "Tracy Cassidy gone from B98". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Lukas Cox Joins KRBB for Mornings".
  13. ^ "B98 is happy to welcome Theresa Vail to the B98 Morning Show!". B98 Morning Show. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  14. ^ Carrie Rengers, "B98 'going in another direction', fires Brett Harris' successor in similar fashion", The Wichita Eagle, April 12, 2019.
  15. ^ "Wichita Pros on the Loose". 14 April 2019.
  16. ^ KSN in Wichita takes shelter during tornado. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-11.
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