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Coordinates: 36°36′4″N 114°35′6″W / 36.60111°N 114.58500°W / 36.60111; -114.58500
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| city = [[Moapa Valley, Nevada]]
| city = [[Moapa Valley, Nevada]]
| area = [[Moapa Valley, Nevada]]<br>[[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]<br>[[Dolan Springs, Arizona]]
| area = [[Las Vegas metropolitan area]]
| branding = ''Fuego 92.7''
| branding = ''Fuego 92.7''
| slogan = Hot Hits
| slogan = Hot Hits
| frequency = 92.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| frequency = 92.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
| airdate = 1989 (as KRCY)
| airdate = November 1, 1990
| format = [[Bilingual]] [[Rhythmic CHR]]
| format = [[Bilingual]] [[Rhythmic Contemporary]]
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 100,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 587 meters
| haat = {{convert|587|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = C
| class = C
| facility_id = 27982
| facility_id = 27982
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'''KRRN''' (92.7 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]], "Fuego 92.7") is a Bilingual Rhythmic CHR formatted [[radio station]] located in [[Moapa Valley, Nevada]], broadcasting on 92.7 FM. Its studios are in the unincorporated community of [[Paradise, Nevada|Paradise]] in [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] near McCarran International Airport and its transmitter is in Moapa Valley.
'''KRRN''' (92.7 [[Hertz|MHz]], "Fuego 92.7") is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Moapa Valley, Nevada]], and serving the [[Las Vegas metropolitan area]]. It broadcasts a [[Bilingual]] (English and Spanish) [[Rhythmic Contemporary]] [[radio format|format]] and is owned by [[Entravision Communications]]. The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are on East Pilot Road in Las Vegas, near [[McCarran International Airport]].

KRRN has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 [[watt]]s, the maximum for non-[[grandfather clause|grandfathered]] FM stations. The [[transmitter]] is in Moapa Valley, off [[Interstate 15 in Nevada|Interstate 15]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=krrn&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/KRRN]</ref> Programming is also heard on 20,000 watt [[broadcast relay station|booster station]] '''KRRN-2''' on 92.7 MHz in Las Vegas.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/info/KRRN-2-FB Radio-Locator.com/KRRN-2]</ref>


==History==
==History==
The station first [[sign-on|signed on]] the air on November 1, 1990.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2014-Complete-Directory/Complete-Television-Radio-Cable-Directory-2014-Radio.pdf Complete Radio Television Cable Directory 2014 page 744]</ref>
The 92.7 frequency started off with 92.7 Super Estrella to air Latin hurban pop, Rock en espanol, as well as latin rhythmic hits in Spanish, Then to Jose 92.7 to air Spanish Adult Hits, Next to Maria 92.7 to air spanish Romantica music. Then, KRRN changed the format to Regional Mexican branded as El Gato 92.7. However On June 3, 2015, Super Estrella 92.7 returned with a Spanish CHR format. On January 8, 2018 KRRN changed their format back to Spanish adult hits branded as "La Suavecita 92.7". On Monday, March 29, 2021 Entravision has announced that the Bilingual Rhythmic Fuego format will expand into two more markets including Palm Springs, and Las Vegas. The Fuego format will replace the La Suavecita Spanish AC format that was launched in 2018. The station will mix in English mainstream CHR hits with some Latin urban Spanish rhythmic hits.

The station began as 92.7 Super Estrella, airing Latin hurban pop, Rock en espanol, as well as Latin rhythmic hits in Spanish. Then it became Jose 92.7, airing Spanish Adult Hits. Then it became Maria 92.7 airing Spanish Romantica music. Then, KRRN changed its format to Regional Mexican branded as El Gato 92.7. However On June 3, 2015, Super Estrella 92.7 returned with a Spanish CHR format. On January 8, 2018 KRRN changed their format back to Spanish adult hits branded as "La Suavecita 92.7".

On Monday, March 29, 2021 Entravision has announced that the Bilingual Rhythmic Fuego format will expand into two more markets including [[Palm Springs]] and Las Vegas. The Fuego format will replace the La Suavecita Spanish AC format that was launched in 2018. The station will mix in English mainstream CHR hits with some Latin urban Spanish rhythmic hits.


==Previous logos==
==Previous logos==

Revision as of 15:21, 2 June 2021

KRRN
Broadcast areaLas Vegas metropolitan area
Frequency92.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingFuego 92.7
Programming
FormatBilingual Rhythmic Contemporary
Ownership
Owner
KQRT, KRNV-FM
History
First air date
November 1, 1990
Former call signs
KAWA (1985-1989)
KRCY (1989-2002)
KQRT (2002-2003)
Technical information
Facility ID27982
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT587 meters (1,926 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°36′4″N 114°35′6″W / 36.60111°N 114.58500°W / 36.60111; -114.58500

KRRN (92.7 MHz, "Fuego 92.7") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Moapa Valley, Nevada, and serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It broadcasts a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Rhythmic Contemporary format and is owned by Entravision Communications. The studios and offices are on East Pilot Road in Las Vegas, near McCarran International Airport.

KRRN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for non-grandfathered FM stations. The transmitter is in Moapa Valley, off Interstate 15.[1] Programming is also heard on 20,000 watt booster station KRRN-2 on 92.7 MHz in Las Vegas.[2]

History

The station first signed on the air on November 1, 1990.[3]

The station began as 92.7 Super Estrella, airing Latin hurban pop, Rock en espanol, as well as Latin rhythmic hits in Spanish. Then it became Jose 92.7, airing Spanish Adult Hits. Then it became Maria 92.7 airing Spanish Romantica music. Then, KRRN changed its format to Regional Mexican branded as El Gato 92.7. However On June 3, 2015, Super Estrella 92.7 returned with a Spanish CHR format. On January 8, 2018 KRRN changed their format back to Spanish adult hits branded as "La Suavecita 92.7".

On Monday, March 29, 2021 Entravision has announced that the Bilingual Rhythmic Fuego format will expand into two more markets including Palm Springs and Las Vegas. The Fuego format will replace the La Suavecita Spanish AC format that was launched in 2018. The station will mix in English mainstream CHR hits with some Latin urban Spanish rhythmic hits.

Previous logos

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