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KLKS has returned to the air with classic hits. |
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KLKS was built in 1983 by Allen Gray, who has a broadcasting career of 60 years. He was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2001.<ref>http://www.museumofbroadcasting.com/Gray.htm/ </ref> |
KLKS was built in 1983 by Allen Gray, who has a broadcasting career of 60 years. He was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2001.<ref>http://www.museumofbroadcasting.com/Gray.htm/ </ref> |
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In June 2012, it was announced that KLKS was being sold by Lakes Broadcasting Group, Inc. to [[Minnesota Christian Broadcasters]]. That transaction was consummated on September 11, 2012, at a purchase price of $350,000. According to FCC filings, however, the station |
In June 2012, it was announced that KLKS was being sold by Lakes Broadcasting Group, Inc. to [[Minnesota Christian Broadcasters]]. That transaction was consummated on September 11, 2012, at a purchase price of $350,000. According to FCC filings, however, the station continued to operate commercially. |
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On September 12, 2012 KLKS swapped frequencies with [[WZFJ]]. 104.3 adopted the contemporary Christian format that had been aired on 100.1, branded as "The Pulse", while 100.1 KLKS |
On September 12, 2012 KLKS swapped frequencies with [[WZFJ]]. 104.3 adopted the contemporary Christian format that had been aired on 100.1, branded as "The Pulse", while 100.1 KLKS became silent. |
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As of 03/21/2013, KLKS |
As of 03/21/2013, KLKS was purchased by [[Red Rock Radio]]. This made KLKS the sixth station in the area for them. Plans for the future of KLKS, under Red Rock, were unknown at the time. |
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On August 9, 2013 KLKS returned to the air with a classic hits format, branded as "The Wave". |
On August 9, 2013, however, KLKS returned to the air with a classic hits format, branded as "The Wave". |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:15, 19 July 2014
| Broadcast area | Brainerd Lakes Area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 100.1 MHz |
| Branding | The Wave |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | |
| History | |
First air date | 2002 (as WZFJ) |
Former call signs | WZFJ (2002-2012) |
Call sign meaning | K-LaKeS (previous format) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 76432 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 5,200 watts |
| HAAT | 107 meters |
KLKS (100.1 FM) is a radio station owned by Red Rock Radio and located in Breezy Point, Minnesota. It serves the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Ownership
KLKS was built in 1983 by Allen Gray, who has a broadcasting career of 60 years. He was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2001.[1]
In June 2012, it was announced that KLKS was being sold by Lakes Broadcasting Group, Inc. to Minnesota Christian Broadcasters. That transaction was consummated on September 11, 2012, at a purchase price of $350,000. According to FCC filings, however, the station continued to operate commercially.
On September 12, 2012 KLKS swapped frequencies with WZFJ. 104.3 adopted the contemporary Christian format that had been aired on 100.1, branded as "The Pulse", while 100.1 KLKS became silent.
As of 03/21/2013, KLKS was purchased by Red Rock Radio. This made KLKS the sixth station in the area for them. Plans for the future of KLKS, under Red Rock, were unknown at the time.
On August 9, 2013, however, KLKS returned to the air with a classic hits format, branded as "The Wave".
References
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KLKS ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
46°36′07″N 94°18′51″W / 46.60194°N 94.31417°W
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