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| format = [[Active Rock]]
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| erp = 2,850 [[watt]]s
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| haat = 540 meters
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==History==
==History==
KRNK started out as KMGW "Magic 94", an [[adult contemporary]] radio station in the Summer of 1989. In the mid 1990s it became an alternative music station. Later in the decade it was re-branded as "Star 94" and converted back to its original AC format feeding programming from [[ABC Radio]]'s "[[Hits & Favorites]]" network. It moved to its current location on the FM dial in 2001. During the Christmas season local [[DJ]]s broadcast holiday music. On September 22, 2008 at 6AM [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain Time]], the radio station changed to its current classic rock format.
KRNK started out as KMGW "Magic 94", an [[adult contemporary]] radio station in the Summer of 1989. In the mid-1990s it became an alternative music station. Later in the decade it was re-branded as "Star 94" and converted back to its original AC format feeding programming from [[ABC Radio]]'s "[[Hits & Favorites]]" network. It moved to its current location on the FM dial in 2001. During the Christmas season local [[DJ]]s broadcast holiday music. On September 22, 2008 at 6 a.m. [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain Time]], the radio station changed to its current classic rock format.


The station was assigned the call letters KMLD on September 15, 1997. On August 31, 2001, the station changed its call sign to KMGW, on September 3, 2009, to the current KRNK.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7360&Callsign=KRNK |title=KRNK Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division |accessdate=September 8, 2009}}</ref>
The station was assigned the call letters KMLD on September 15, 1997. On August 31, 2001, the station changed its call sign to KMGW, on September 3, 2009, to the current KRNK.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7360&Callsign=KRNK |title=KRNK Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division |accessdate=September 8, 2009}}</ref>
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==Signal==
==Signal==
As with almost every local FM station in the area, the broadcasting tower is located south of town on [[Casper Mountain]]. With its 2,850 watt [[effective radiated power|ERP]], the station is audible throughout most of [[Natrona County]], and into [[Converse County, Wyoming]]. With a car radio or a radio with a sufficient antenna, the station likely can be heard in the town of [[Midwest, Wyoming]], north of Casper. The station's [[radio tower|tower]] has a [[height above average terrain|HAAT]] of {{convert|540|m|ft|0}}.<ref>http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=KMGW&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C KMGW-FM: Radio Station Information Page : Radio-Locator
As with almost every local FM station in the area, the broadcasting tower is located south of town on [[Casper Mountain]]. With its 2,850 watt [[effective radiated power]], the station is audible throughout most of [[Natrona County]], and into [[Converse County, Wyoming]]. With a car radio or a radio with a sufficient antenna, the station likely can be heard in the town of [[Midwest, Wyoming]], north of Casper. The station's [[radio tower|tower]] has a [[height above average terrain|HAAT]] of {{convert|540|m|ft|-1|sp=us}}.<ref>http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=KMGW&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C KMGW-FM: Radio Station Information Page : Radio-Locator
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Revision as of 06:26, 27 January 2010

KRNK
Broadcast areaCasper, Wyoming
Frequency96.7 MHz
BrandingRock 96.7
Programming
FormatActive Rock
Ownership
Owner
History
Former call signs
KMLD (1997-2001)
KMGW (2001-2009)
Technical information
Facility ID7360
ClassC2
ERP2,850 watts
HAAT540 meters (1,770 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°44′37.00″N 106°18′24.00″W / 42.7436111°N 106.3066667°W / 42.7436111; -106.3066667
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websiterock967online.com

KRNK (96.7 FM, "Rock 96.7") is radio station in Casper, Wyoming broadcasting a active rock format. The station is currently owned by GAPWEST Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Gap Broadcasting who acquired this station from Clear Channel Communications.[1]

History

KRNK started out as KMGW "Magic 94", an adult contemporary radio station in the Summer of 1989. In the mid-1990s it became an alternative music station. Later in the decade it was re-branded as "Star 94" and converted back to its original AC format feeding programming from ABC Radio's "Hits & Favorites" network. It moved to its current location on the FM dial in 2001. During the Christmas season local DJs broadcast holiday music. On September 22, 2008 at 6 a.m. Mountain Time, the radio station changed to its current classic rock format.

The station was assigned the call letters KMLD on September 15, 1997. On August 31, 2001, the station changed its call sign to KMGW, on September 3, 2009, to the current KRNK.[2]

The station features Bob & Tom in the morning, and local personalities The Jeff, T-Roy, and Jon Michaels.

Signal

As with almost every local FM station in the area, the broadcasting tower is located south of town on Casper Mountain. With its 2,850 watt effective radiated power, the station is audible throughout most of Natrona County, and into Converse County, Wyoming. With a car radio or a radio with a sufficient antenna, the station likely can be heard in the town of Midwest, Wyoming, north of Casper. The station's tower has a HAAT of 540 meters (1,770 ft).[3]

Logos

  • Previous logo until 2008.
    Previous logo until 2008.

During the time the station allowed website visitors to vote for the new format, the station advertised several logos, all relating to the given format.[4]

References

  1. ^ "KMGW Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "KRNK Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
  3. ^ http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=KMGW&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C KMGW-FM: Radio Station Information Page : Radio-Locator
  4. ^ http://vote967.com/
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