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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
name = KWID |
| name = KWID
city = [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]|
| city = [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]
image = KWID.gif|
| image = KWID.gif
area = [[Las Vegas metropolitan area]]|
| area = [[Las Vegas metropolitan area]]
branding = La Buena 101.9|
| branding = La Buena 101.9
slogan = |
| slogan =
frequency = 101.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]] |
| frequency = 101.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
airdate = 1963 (as KRGN)|
| airdate = 1963 (as KRGN)
format = [[Spanish Language|Spanish]] [[Adult Hits]]|
| format = [[Spanish Language|Spanish]] [[adult hits]]
erp = 47,000 [[watt]]s|
| erp = 47,000 [[watt]]s
haat = 579 meters|
| haat = {{convert|579|m|ft|sp=us}}
class = C|
| class = C
facility_id = 55503|
| facility_id = 55503
callsign_meaning = '''K WI'''L'''D''' - taken from former hip-hop station Wild 102|
| callsign_meaning = '''K WI'''l'''D''' (Wild 102, former branding under hip-hop format
former_callsigns = KRGN (1963-1974)<br>KFMS (1974-2003)|
| former_callsigns = KRGN (1963-1974)<br/>KFMS (1974-2003)
owner = [[Lotus Communications]]|
| owner = [[Lotus Communications]]
licensee = Lotus Broadcasting Corp.|
| licensee = Lotus Broadcasting Corp.
webcast = [http://player.tritondigital.com/7251 Listen Live]|
| webcast = {{url |http://player.tritondigital.com/7251 |Listen Live }}
website = [http://www.labuenalv.com/ labuenalv.com] |
| website = {{url |http://www.labuenalv.com/ |labuenalv.com }}
}}
}}


'''KWID''' (La Buena 101.9 [[FM band|FM]]) is a [[Spanish language]] [[radio station]] out of Las Vegas and the station is branded as ''101.9 La Buena.'' Owned by [[Lotus Communications]], the station's studios are in the unincorporated community of [[Spring Valley, Nevada|Spring Valley]] in [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] and its transmitter is on [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]] in [[Henderson, Nevada|Henderson]].
'''KWID''' (101.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "La Buena 101.9") is a commercial [[radio station]] that is licensed to [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. The station is owned by [[Lotus Communications]] and broadcasts a [[Spanish language|Spanish-language]] [[adult hits]] format. The KWID studios are located in the unincorporated community of [[Spring Valley, Nevada|Spring Valley]] in [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] and its transmitter is on [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]] in [[Henderson, Nevada|Henderson]].


This is a reassignment of a callsign. The original KWID was a [[shortwave]] radio station based in [[San Francisco]], California, commissioned by the federal government in [[World War II]] to reach an international audience. It served as the basis for what later became the [[Voice of America]].
Prior to the use of the [[call letters]] in Las Vegas, there was an unrelated [[shortwave]] radio station called KWID during World War II. Based in [[San Francisco]], the original KWID was commissioned by the federal government to reach an international audience. It served as the basis for what later became the [[Voice of America]] radio network.


==History==
==History==

===Early years===
[[Image:KWID Advertisement.jpg|left|thumb|A bus stop advertisement for KWID]]
[[Image:KWID Advertisement.jpg|left|thumb|A bus stop advertisement for KWID]]
101.9 FM signed on as [[easy listening]] KRGN in 1963. It took its callsign from its owner, Mrs. E. W. Cragin. The Gilday Broadcasting Company bought the station in 1968.
The station at 101.9 FM in Las Vegas signed on in 1963 as '''KRGN''' with an [[easy listening]] format. It took its call sign from its owner, E. W. Cragin. The Gilday Broadcasting Company bought the station in 1968.


In 1974, it flipped to ''KFM 102'' under the call letters '''KFMS''' and played an automated Top 40 format. From 1978-1980, KFMS played a well-rounded AOR format.
In 1974, the station changed its call sign to '''KFMS''' and flipped to an automated [[Contemporary hit radio|top 40]] format branded "KFM 102". From 1978 to 1980, KFMS was an [[album-oriented rock]] outlet. On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to a [[country music]] format, retaining the KFM 102 name.


===Jacor/Clear Channel era (1997-2008)===
On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to [[country music|country]] still under the name ''KFM 102'', drawing the ire of the AOR listeners. A month later, [[KENO]] FM-92 switched to AOR and later became [[KOMP (FM)|KOMP]].
In 1997, [[Jacor Communications]] purchased Regent Communications and its stations, including KFMS, for $184.7 million.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-BC-IDX/97-OCR/BC-1997-01-20-OCR-Page-0225.pdf |title=Stations &amp; Cable Trading |magazine=Broadcasting &amp; Cable |publisher=R.R. Bowker |page=30 |date=February 3, 1997 |access-date=June 28, 2019 }}</ref> Jacor subsequently was purchased by [[Clear Channel Communications]] in 1999.


On January 7, 2000, at 3 p.m., KFMS flipped to [[top 40]]/[[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]] as ''101.9 KISS FM''.<ref>http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2000/RR-2000-01-14.pdf</ref> KFMS broadcast [[Rick Dees]]' morning radio program in the morning and Buck Head Show for evenings. Buck Head was later syndicated back to Star 98.7 until he was eventually transferred to the Los Angeles Market.
On January 7, 2000 at 3 p.m., KFMS flipped to top 40 as [[KISS-FM (brand)|"101.9 KISS-FM"]]. KFMS [[simulcast]] [[KIIS-FM]] in [[Los Angeles]], including [[Rick Dees]]' weekday morning program, while Buck Head from [[WFLZ-FM]] in [[Tampa]] hosted weeknights.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/00/RR-2000-01-14-OCR-Page-0021.pdf |title=Vegas Wins Another CHR As KFMS Flips |magazine=Radio &amp; Records |page=19 |date=January 14, 2000 |access-date=June 28, 2019 }}</ref> ''The Buck Head Show'' was later syndicated back to [[KYSR]] (Star 98.7) in Los Angeles until he was eventually transferred to that market.


The grouping of 102.7 FM [[KIIS-FM|KIIS]] in Los Angeles, 1220 AM [[KHTS (AM)|KIIS]] in Santa Clarita, 97.7 FM [[KOSS|KAVS]] in the Antelope Valley, 105.3 FM [[KLXB|KYHT]] in Barstow/Victor Valley, and 101.9 FM KFMS in Las Vegas created a nearly continuous coverage of KIISFM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as ''KISS'' instead of ''KIIS''.
The grouping of KIIS-FM (102.7 FM) in Los Angeles, [[KHTS (AM)|KIIS]] (1220 AM) in [[Santa Clarita, California]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/02/RR-2002-03-22-OCR-Page-0028.pdf |title=Rumbles |magazine=Radio &amp; Records |page=26 |date=March 22, 2002 |access-date=May 15, 2018 }}</ref> [[KTPI-FM|KAVS]] (97.7 FM) in the [[Antelope Valley]], [[KLXB|KYHT]] (105.3 FM) in [[Barstow, California|Barstow]]/[[Victor Valley]], and KFMS in Las Vegas created nearly continuous coverage of KIIS-FM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as "KISS" instead of "KIIS".


As time went on KFMS began adding more local DJs like Kate and Rick Kelly from 93.1 FM and after [[KLXB|KYHT]] flipped to ''Y105'' in 2001, KFMS discontinued simulcasting programming from KIIS in Los Angeles, became more [[Hip hop]] leaning, and began a local morning show hosted by Trejo and Nikki, but still continued airing the nationally syndicated [[Rick Dees Weekly Top 40]] program.
Over time, KFMS began adding more local disc jockeys, including Kate and Rick Kelly from [[KYMT|KQOL-FM]] (93.1 FM). After KYHT flipped to [[hot adult contemporary]] in 2001, KFMS discontinued its simulcast of KIIS-FM, adjusted its format to include more [[hip hop music]], and added a local morning show hosted by Trejo and Nikki. The station continued to air the nationally syndicated ''[[Rick Dees Weekly Top 40]]'' program.


In December 2002, ''101.9 KISS FM'' signed off, and began stunting for several days, airing a seemingly endless repeat of [[Guns N' Roses]]' "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]". Once the dust cleared in January 2003, 101.9 FM became [[Rhythmic CHR]] ''Wild 102, Where Hip Hop Lives'' and changed call letters to '''KWID'''. Station management claimed "we got tired of playing [[Avril Lavigne]] and [[Britney Spears]]".
In December 2002, 101.9 Kiss-FM signed off and KFMS began [[Stunting (broadcasting)|stunting]] for several days with a loop of "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]" by [[Guns N' Roses]]. In January 2003, the station debuted a [[rhythmic contemporary]] format with the branding "Wild 102" and the slogan "Where Hip Hop Lives"; the call letters changed to '''KWID'''. In late 2004, KWID flipped to [[Regional Mexican|Mexican oldies]] as "La Preciosa 101.9".


===Lotus era (2008-present)===
In late 2004, KWID flipped to [[Spanish Language|Mexican oldies]] ''La Preciosa 101.9.'' After Lotus Communications took over, the branding changed to ''La Buena 101.9''.
In May 2008, [[Lotus Communications]] acquired KWID in a three-station swap with Clear Channel. In exchange for [[KZEP-FM]] in [[San Antonio]], Lotus also received [[KBKO-FM]] in [[Bakersfield, California]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/40350/clear-channel-swaps-stations-with-lotus |title=Clear Channel Swaps Stations With Lotus |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=May 15, 2008 |access-date=June 28, 2019 }}</ref> The new owner changed KWID to a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[adult hits]] format, branded "La Buena 101.9".


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 14:05, 28 June 2019

This article is about the radio station. For other uses, see Kwid (disambiguation).
KWID
Broadcast areaLas Vegas metropolitan area
Frequency101.9 MHz
BrandingLa Buena 101.9
Programming
FormatSpanish adult hits
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1963 (as KRGN)
Former call signs
KRGN (1963-1974)
KFMS (1974-2003)
Call sign meaning
K WIlD (Wild 102, former branding under hip-hop format
Technical information
Facility ID55503
ClassC
ERP47,000 watts
HAAT579 meters (1,900 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitelabuenalv.com

KWID (101.9 FM, "La Buena 101.9") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada. The station is owned by Lotus Communications and broadcasts a Spanish-language adult hits format. The KWID studios are located in the unincorporated community of Spring Valley in Clark County and its transmitter is on Black Mountain in Henderson.

Prior to the use of the call letters in Las Vegas, there was an unrelated shortwave radio station called KWID during World War II. Based in San Francisco, the original KWID was commissioned by the federal government to reach an international audience. It served as the basis for what later became the Voice of America radio network.

History

Early years

File:KWID Advertisement.jpg
A bus stop advertisement for KWID

The station at 101.9 FM in Las Vegas signed on in 1963 as KRGN with an easy listening format. It took its call sign from its owner, E. W. Cragin. The Gilday Broadcasting Company bought the station in 1968.

In 1974, the station changed its call sign to KFMS and flipped to an automated top 40 format branded "KFM 102". From 1978 to 1980, KFMS was an album-oriented rock outlet. On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to a country music format, retaining the KFM 102 name.

Jacor/Clear Channel era (1997-2008)

In 1997, Jacor Communications purchased Regent Communications and its stations, including KFMS, for $184.7 million.[1] Jacor subsequently was purchased by Clear Channel Communications in 1999.

On January 7, 2000 at 3 p.m., KFMS flipped to top 40 as "101.9 KISS-FM". KFMS simulcast KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, including Rick Dees' weekday morning program, while Buck Head from WFLZ-FM in Tampa hosted weeknights.[2] The Buck Head Show was later syndicated back to KYSR (Star 98.7) in Los Angeles until he was eventually transferred to that market.

The grouping of KIIS-FM (102.7 FM) in Los Angeles, KIIS (1220 AM) in Santa Clarita, California,[3] KAVS (97.7 FM) in the Antelope Valley, KYHT (105.3 FM) in Barstow/Victor Valley, and KFMS in Las Vegas created nearly continuous coverage of KIIS-FM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as "KISS" instead of "KIIS".

Over time, KFMS began adding more local disc jockeys, including Kate and Rick Kelly from KQOL-FM (93.1 FM). After KYHT flipped to hot adult contemporary in 2001, KFMS discontinued its simulcast of KIIS-FM, adjusted its format to include more hip hop music, and added a local morning show hosted by Trejo and Nikki. The station continued to air the nationally syndicated Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 program.

In December 2002, 101.9 Kiss-FM signed off and KFMS began stunting for several days with a loop of "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses. In January 2003, the station debuted a rhythmic contemporary format with the branding "Wild 102" and the slogan "Where Hip Hop Lives"; the call letters changed to KWID. In late 2004, KWID flipped to Mexican oldies as "La Preciosa 101.9".

Lotus era (2008-present)

In May 2008, Lotus Communications acquired KWID in a three-station swap with Clear Channel. In exchange for KZEP-FM in San Antonio, Lotus also received KBKO-FM in Bakersfield, California.[4] The new owner changed KWID to a Spanish adult hits format, branded "La Buena 101.9".

References

  1. ^ "Stations & Cable Trading" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. R.R. Bowker. February 3, 1997. p. 30. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "Vegas Wins Another CHR As KFMS Flips" (PDF). Radio & Records. January 14, 2000. p. 19. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Rumbles" (PDF). Radio & Records. March 22, 2002. p. 26. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "Clear Channel Swaps Stations With Lotus". All Access. All Access Music Group. May 15, 2008. Retrieved June 28, 2019.

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