KYAK
| Frequency | 930 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | American Christian Network |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Affiliations | American Christian Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Thomas W. Read |
| KTBI, KGDN | |
| History | |
First air date | October 17, 1962 (as KQOT)[1] |
Former call signs | KQOT (1962–1979)[2] KVGM (1979-1984)[2][3] KBNG (1984-1985)[3][4] KAJR (1985–1986)[4][5] KZTA (1986–1987)[5] KAJR (02/25/1987-06/10/1987)[5] KZTA (1987–1996)[5] KJOX (1996–1997)[5] KGER (1997–1998)[5] |
Former frequencies | 940 kHz (1962–1966)[2] |
| Technical information[6] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 36030 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts day 127 watts night |
| Translator(s) | 96.1 K241CV (Yakima) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kyak.com |
KYAK is a Christian radio station licensed to Yakima, Washington, broadcasting on 930 kHz AM. The station is owned by Thomas W. Read.[7]
History
The station began broadcasting October 17, 1962, holding the call sign KQOT, and originally broadcast at 940 kHz.[1][2] In 1966, the station's frequency was changed to 930 kHz.[2] The station aired a rock format in the 1970s.[1][8] In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KVGM, and it adopted a MOR format.[2][9]
In 1984, the station's call sign was changed to KBNG.[3] In 1985, its call sign was changed to KAJR.[4] In 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KZTA.[5] In February 1987, the station's call sign was changed back to KAJR, but was changed back to KZTA in June 1987.[5] As KZTA, the station aired a Spanish language format.[10][11]
In February 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KJOX, and it adopted a sports radio format, branded "Jocks 930".[12][13] In November 1997, the station's call sign was changed to KGER, and it adopted a religious format.[5][14][15] In June 1998, the station's call sign was changed to KYAK, with the station continuing to air a religious format.[5][16][17]
A license was granted on July 24, 2019, for KYAK to operate an FM translator on 96.1 mHz, K241CV. The translator went on shortly after. K241CV operates with a power of 180 watts, with strong coverage throughout the Yakima Valley.
References
- ^ a b c 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-225. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f History Cards for KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Call Letters", Broadcasting. July 30, 1984. p. 64. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Call Letters", Broadcasting. November 18, 1985. p. 110. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KYAK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ AM Query Results: KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-238. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-247. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert (1989). The M Street Radio Directory. p. S-356. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert (1995). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 577. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13, No. 7. February 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1996). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 609. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 49. December 10, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1998). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 633. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 686. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- ^ "American Christian Network". KYAK. Archived from the original on November 11, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
External links
- KYAK's official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 36030 (KYAK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KYAK in Nielsen Audio's AM station database