KZND-FM
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| Broadcast area | Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 94.7 MHz |
| Branding | 94.7 KZND |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Last Frontier Mediactive |
| KLEF, KYKA, KMVN, KVNT, KOAN | |
| History | |
First air date | March 30, 2006 |
Call sign meaning | K Z END (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 10770 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 15,000 watts |
| HAAT | 265 meters |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 947kznd.com |
KZND-FM (94.7 FM, "94.7 KZND") is a commercial radio station located in Houston, Alaska, broadcasting to the Anchorage, Alaska, area. KZND airs an Alternative rock format, with a '90s lean. It is locally owned by Last Frontier Mediactive. Its studios are located on Business Park Boulevard in Anchorage, and its transmitter is located in Eagle River, Alaska.
History
KZND-FM originally signed on as KZND-LP in 1999 on 87.7 FM. KZND-LP was a low power television station marketed as an FM radio broadcast station taking advantage of the fact that the audio of TV channel 6 can be heard on 87.7 FM. On March 30, 2006, KZND-LP began to simulcast on 94.7 FM. This significantly expanded the station's coverage area.
This simulcast also allowed the station to be included in the Arbitron ratings, as Arbitron does not rate LPTV stations. Secondly, some radios cannot tune to 87.7 FM, so ownership hoped that a more "mainstream" frequency would bring in new listeners.[1]
On August 1, 2014 KZND shifted their format to active rock, branded as "Pure Rock 94.7 KZND".
On February 2, 2018, KZND flipped formats to alternative rock, as "94.7 KZND - Alaska's Rock Alternative".
On March 8, 2019, Alaska Integrated Media sold sister station Rhythmic AC 105.7 KMVN and KZND to Robert and Tor Ingstad’s Last Frontier Mediactive, a Fairbanks, Alaska-based radio company, for $1.25 million. [1]
Previous logos
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| K283AZ | 104.5 | Anchorage, Alaska | 10 |
| K300BY | 107.9 | Willow Creek, Alaska | 10 |
References
- ^ "The shine on the light night dial". Anchorage Press. 2006-04-06.
External links
- KZND-FM official website
- KZND Facebook page
- KZND Twitter page
- KZND Instagram page
- Facility details for Facility ID KZND ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
61°20′10″N 149°30′54″W / 61.336°N 149.515°W
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