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| logo = KFXZ News Talk 98.5-1520-104.1 logo.png
| logo = KFXZ News Talk 98.5-1520-104.1 logo.png
| city = [[Lafayette, Louisiana]]
| city = [[Lafayette, Louisiana]]
| area = [[Lafayette, Louisiana]]
| area =
| branding = ''News Talk 98.5 FM<br>1520 AM 104.1 FM''
| branding = ''News Talk 98.5 FM, 1520 AM and 104.1 FM''
| slogan = "The Talk of Acadiana"
| slogan = "The Talk of Acadiana"
| frequency = 1520 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
| frequency = 1520 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
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| repeater = KLCJ 104.1 FM ([[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]])
| repeater = KLCJ 104.1 FM ([[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]])
| airdate = 1960 (as KXKW)
| airdate = 1960 (as KXKW)
| format = [[Talk radio|News/Talk]]
| format = [[Talk radio]]
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s [[Daytime (astronomy)|Daytime]]<br>(1 tower)<br>10,000 [[watt]]s [[Critical hours]]<br>(6 towers)<br>500 [[watt]]s [[Night]]time<br>(6 towers)
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s [[Daytime (astronomy)|Daytime]]<br>(1 tower)<br>10,000 [[watt]]s [[Critical hours]]<br>(6 towers)<br>500 [[watt]]s [[Night]]time<br>(6 towers)
| class = B
| class = B
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| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = KXKW (1960-1990)<br>KINF (3/2/90&ndash;7/1/90)<br>KACY (1990&ndash;1996)<br>KDYS (1996&ndash;2004)
| former_callsigns = KXKW (1960-1990)<br>KINF (3/2/90&ndash;7/1/90)<br>KACY (1990&ndash;1996)<br>KDYS (1996&ndash;2004)
| affiliations = [[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]
| affiliations = [[Westwood One (current)|Westwood One]]<BR>[[Premiere Networks]]
| owner = Charles Chatelain
| owner = Charles Chatelain
| licensee = Delta Media Corporation
| licensee = Delta Media Corporation
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}}


'''KFXZ''' is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] radio station located in [[Lafayette, Louisiana]], [[United States]], owned by Delta Media. Licensed to Lafayette, the station operates on a frequency of 1520 [[kilohertz|kHz]] and serves the [[Template:Lafayette Radio|Lafayette radio]] [[Media market|market]] with a [[Talk radio|news/talk]] format.<ref>[http://www.ontheradio.net/radiostations/kfxzam.aspx ontheradio.net]</ref> KFXZ's studios are located on Evangeline Thruway in Carencro, and its transmitter is located in Lafayette, northeast of the [[Interstate 10 in Louisiana|I-10]]/[[Interstate 49|I-49]] interchange.
'''KFXZ''' (1520 [[Hertz|kHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] in [[Lafayette, Louisiana]]. It is owned by Delta Media and broadcasts a [[Talk radio|talk]] [[radio format]].<ref>[http://www.ontheradio.net/radiostations/kfxzam.aspx ontheradio.net]</ref> KFXZ's [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are on Evangeline Thruway in [[Carencro]]. The [[transmitter]] is in Lafayette, northeast of the [[Interstate 10 in Louisiana|I-10]]/[[Interstate 49|I-49]] interchange.


In order to protect the [[skywave]] signals of former class I-B "[[Clear-channel station]]s" [[KOKC (AM)|KOKC]] in [[Oklahoma City]], [[Oklahoma]] and [[WWKB]] in [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]], [[New York (state)|New York]], which also broadcast on 1520 [[kilohertz|kHz]], KFXZ reduces its power to 500&nbsp;watts at nighttime and sends most of its signal southward while nulling it to the north, east, and west.<ref>[http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KFXZ&service=AM&status=L&hours=N KFXZ Predicted night coverage area]</ref> The station is owned and operated by Charles Chatelain's Delta Media Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KFXZ|title=KFXZ Facility Record|work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref>
By day, KFXZ is powered at 10,000 [[watt]]s. But to protect [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class A]] [[Clear-channel station]]s [[KOKC (AM)|KOKC]] in [[Oklahoma City]] and [[WWKB]] in [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]] from interference, KFXZ reduces its power to 500&nbsp;watts at night and sends most of its signal southward while nulling it to the north, east, and west.<ref>[http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KFXZ&service=AM&status=L&hours=N KFXZ Predicted night coverage area]</ref> The station is owned and operated by Charles Chatelain's Delta Media Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KFXZ|title=KFXZ Facility Record|work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division}}</ref> Programming is also heard on [[FM translator]] 98.5 '''K253CO''' in Lafayette and '''KLCJ''' 104.1 FM in [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]].


==Programming==
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The station was originally assigned the call letters KXKW. In March 1990, the callsign was changed to KINF, then to KACY in July 1990, followed by KDYS in September 1996, and in August 2004, the station was assigned its current callsign KFXZ.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web|title=Call Sign History|work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=41054&Callsign=KFXZ}}</ref>
KFXZ mostly carries [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] shows. Weekdays begin with "[[This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal]]." That's followed by [[Glenn Beck]]; "Markley, Van Camp and Robbins"; [[Todd Schnitt]]; [[Joe Pags]]; [[Lars Larson]] and "[[Lee Habeeb|Our American Stories with Lee Habeeb]]." Weekends feature shows on money, health, real estate, barbecue and auto repair. Weekend hosts include [[Jim Bohannon]], [[Bill Cunningham (talk show host)|Bill Cunningham]] and "[[The Jesus Christ Show]] with Neil Saavedra."


==History==
On October 28, 2012, KFXZ changed their format from gospel to urban AC, branded as "Z 1520", picking up the format from [[KFXZ-FM]] 105.9, which flipped to country.<ref>http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/79464/pittman-flips-two-in-lafayette/</ref>
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In 1960, the station first [[sign-on|signed on]] as KXKW. In March 1990, the [[call sign]] was changed to KINF, then to KACY in July 1990, followed by KDYS in September 1996, and in August 2004, the station was assigned its current callsign KFXZ.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web|title=Call Sign History|work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=41054&Callsign=KFXZ}}</ref>


On May 1, 2013, KFXZ changed their format to Spanish adult hits, branded as "Juan AM 1520".
On October 28, 2012, KFXZ changed the format from [[urban gospel]] to [[urban adult contemporary]], branded as "Z 1520", picking up the format from [[KFXZ-FM]] 105.9, which flipped to [[country music]].<ref>http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/79464/pittman-flips-two-in-lafayette/</ref>


On November 1, 2015, KFXZ changed their format from Spanish adult hits to regional Mexican, branded as "El Sabor", simulcasting [[KSLO-FM]].
On May 1, 2013, KFXZ changed its format to [[Spanish language]] [[adult hits]], branded as "Juan AM 1520".


On November 1, 2015, KFXZ flipped to [[Regional Mexican]] music, branded as "El Sabor", simulcasting [[KSLO-FM]].
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On July 1, 2020, KFXZ dropped its simulcast and began [[stunting (broadcasting)|stunting]] with Christmas music, in advance of a change of format. On July 17, 2020, KFXZ changed their format to news/talk, branded as "News Talk 98.5" (simulcast on FM translator K253CO 98.5 FM Lafayette). It also picked up a simulcast partner serving the [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]] area, '''KLCJ''' (104.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/189930/christmas-music-stunting-in-lafayette-while-radio-sabor-rebrands/ News Talk 98.5 Debuts In Lafayette & Lake Charles] Radioinsight - July 17, 2020</ref>

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On July 1, 2020, KFXZ dropped its simulcast and began [[stunting (broadcasting)|stunting]] with [[Christmas music]], in advance of a change of format. On July 17, 2020, KFXZ switched to [[talk radio]], branded as "News Talk 98.5" (simulcast on FM translator K253CO 98.5 FM Lafayette). It also picked up a simulcast partner serving the [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]] area, '''KLCJ''' (104.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]).<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/189930/christmas-music-stunting-in-lafayette-while-radio-sabor-rebrands/ News Talk 98.5 Debuts In Lafayette & Lake Charles] Radioinsight - July 17, 2020</ref>


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KFXZ
Frequency1520 kHz
BrandingNews Talk 98.5 FM, 1520 AM and 104.1 FM
Programming
FormatTalk radio
AffiliationsWestwood One
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Charles Chatelain
  • (Delta Media Corporation)
KFXZ-FM
History
First air date
1960 (as KXKW)
Former call signs
KXKW (1960-1990)
KINF (3/2/90–7/1/90)
KACY (1990–1996)
KDYS (1996–2004)
Technical information
Facility ID41054
ClassB
Power10,000 watts Daytime
(1 tower)
10,000 watts Critical hours
(6 towers)
500 watts Nighttime
(6 towers)
Transmitter coordinates
30°16′51″N 92°00′53″W / 30.28083°N 92.01472°W / 30.28083; -92.01472
Translator(s)98.5 K253CO (Lafayette)
Repeater(s)KLCJ 104.1 FM (Lake Charles)
Links
Websitenewstalk985.com

KFXZ (1520 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is owned by Delta Media and broadcasts a talk radio format.[1] KFXZ's studios and offices are on Evangeline Thruway in Carencro. The transmitter is in Lafayette, northeast of the I-10/I-49 interchange.

By day, KFXZ is powered at 10,000 watts. But to protect Class A Clear-channel stations KOKC in Oklahoma City and WWKB in Buffalo from interference, KFXZ reduces its power to 500 watts at night and sends most of its signal southward while nulling it to the north, east, and west.[2] The station is owned and operated by Charles Chatelain's Delta Media Corporation.[3] Programming is also heard on FM translator 98.5 K253CO in Lafayette and KLCJ 104.1 FM in Lake Charles.

Programming

KFXZ mostly carries nationally syndicated shows. Weekdays begin with "This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal." That's followed by Glenn Beck; "Markley, Van Camp and Robbins"; Todd Schnitt; Joe Pags; Lars Larson and "Our American Stories with Lee Habeeb." Weekends feature shows on money, health, real estate, barbecue and auto repair. Weekend hosts include Jim Bohannon, Bill Cunningham and "The Jesus Christ Show with Neil Saavedra."

History

In 1960, the station first signed on as KXKW. In March 1990, the call sign was changed to KINF, then to KACY in July 1990, followed by KDYS in September 1996, and in August 2004, the station was assigned its current callsign KFXZ.[4]

On October 28, 2012, KFXZ changed the format from urban gospel to urban adult contemporary, branded as "Z 1520", picking up the format from KFXZ-FM 105.9, which flipped to country music.[5]

On May 1, 2013, KFXZ changed its format to Spanish language adult hits, branded as "Juan AM 1520".

On November 1, 2015, KFXZ flipped to Regional Mexican music, branded as "El Sabor", simulcasting KSLO-FM.

On July 1, 2020, KFXZ dropped its simulcast and began stunting with Christmas music, in advance of a change of format. On July 17, 2020, KFXZ switched to talk radio, branded as "News Talk 98.5" (simulcast on FM translator K253CO 98.5 FM Lafayette). It also picked up a simulcast partner serving the Lake Charles area, KLCJ (104.1 FM).[6]

References

  1. ^ ontheradio.net
  2. ^ KFXZ Predicted night coverage area
  3. ^ "KFXZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  5. ^ http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/79464/pittman-flips-two-in-lafayette/
  6. ^ News Talk 98.5 Debuts In Lafayette & Lake Charles Radioinsight - July 17, 2020


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