WKFR-FM
| Broadcast area | Kalamazoo-Battle Creek |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 103.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 103.3 KFR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Subchannels | HD2: WBXX simulcast (Urban AC) |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| WKMI, WRKR | |
| History | |
First air date | June 11, 1963 (as WELL-FM) |
Former call signs | WELL-FM (1963-64) |
Call sign meaning | Keener FouRteen |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 14658 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 147 meters |
| Translator(s) | 102.5 W273AR (Paw Paw, relays HD2) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | wkfr.com |
WKFR-FM (103.3 MHz), also known as KFR, is a top 40 (CHR) outlet serving the Kalamazoo, Michigan, US radio market. It broadcasts with an ERP of 50 kW from Battle Creek, Michigan, and is owned by Townsquare Media.
History
[edit]The station began operations in June 1963 as WELL-FM at 96.5 MHz, duplicating the programming of then-sister WELL/1400 (now WBFN). In 1964, WELL-AM-FM became WKFR-AM-FM; the AM station became Top 40 rocker "Keener 14" while the FM station, which also moved to 103.3 Megahertz, programmed Beautiful Music. In 1972, WKFR changed its calls to WKNR after those calls were dropped by the former WKNR in Detroit, but the FM station remained WKFR-FM. By the end of the 1970s, WKFR-FM had evolved from "good music" to an adult contemporary format. In 1981, WKFR finally inherited the Top 40 format from WKNR and has retained it ever since.
On August 30, 2013, a deal was announced in which Townsquare Media would acquire 53 Cumulus Media stations, including WKFR-FM, for $238 million. The deal was part of Cumulus' acquisition of Dial Global; both Townsquare and Dial Global controlled by Oaktree Capital Management.[2][3] The sale was consummated on November 14, 2013.
Current schedule lineup
[edit]Mornings 5:30–10 a.m.: Dana Marshall
Mid-days 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Mark Frankhouse
Afternoons 2 p.m.–7 p.m.: Dave Benson
Nights 7 p.m.–midnight: Pop Crush Nights with Kayla Thomas
Weekends: Marc Andrews / Backtrax USA with Kid Kelly / The Daly Download with Carson Daly
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKFR-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Official: Cumulus Buys Dial Global, Spins Some Stations To Townsquare; Peak Stations Sold To Townsquare, Fresno Spun To Cumulus". All Access. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Cumulus Makes Dial Global And Townsquare Deals Official". RadioInsight. August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
External links
[edit]- WKFR official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 14658 (WKFR-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- WKFR-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 148903 (W273AR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- W273AR at FCCdata.org
42°21′22″N 85°20′28″W / 42.356°N 85.341°W
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