KRZN

KRZN

Billings, Montana
Broadcast area	Billings Metropolitan Area
Frequency	96.3 MHz
Branding	The Zone 96.3
Programming
Format	Active rock
Ownership
Owner	Desert Mountain Broadcasting (Desert Mountain Broadcasting Licenses, LLC)
Sister stations	KBLG, KPLN, KRKX, KWMY, KYYA
History
First air date	1998
Technical information
Facility ID	78476
Class	C1
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	212 meters (696 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	45°45′37″N 108°27′9″W
Links
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www.963thezone.com

KRZN (96.3 FM, "The Zone") is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KRZN airs an active rock music format. The station airs what it calls "6-packs" of rock which are commercial-free six-song blocks.

"The Zone" became Billings' first modern rock or alternative radio station. The format of music it plays has sometimes been referred to as new rock as well. Its playlist tends to be a mix of alternative acts, active rock, as well as 1980s classic rock. It began broadcasting as "The Zone" in June 2000. It had formerly played a country music format.

Ownership

In June 2006, KRZN was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million. It was later acquired by Connoisseur Media.

On May 7, 2019 Connoisseur Media announced that it would sell its Billings cluster to Desert Mountain Broadcasting, an entity formed by Connoisseur Billings general manager Cam Maxwell. The sale closed on July 31, 2019.

External links

• The Zone 96.3 Facebook
• KRZN Official Website
• Facility details for Facility ID 78476 (KRZN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KRZN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database