KZIU-FM
| City | Weston, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Walla Walla, Washington |
| Branding | 101.9 Hank FM |
| Slogan | Country Legends |
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz (also on HD Radio) |
| Translator(s) |
94.5 K233CJ (College Place, relays HD3) 104.5 K283BU (Walla Walla, relays HD4) 106.9 K295AV (Walla Walla, relays HD2) |
| First air date | 1997 (as KZZM) |
| Format |
FM/HD1: Classic Country HD2: Adult Hits "106.9 Bob FM" HD3: Smooth Jazz "Smooth Jazz 94.5" HD4: AAA (KQFO simulcast) |
| ERP | 13,500 watts |
| HAAT | 292 meters (958 ft) |
| Class | C2 |
| Facility ID | 78697 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 45°47′41.00″N 118°10′6.00″W / 45.7947222°N 118.1683333°WCoordinates: 45°47′41.00″N 118°10′6.00″W / 45.7947222°N 118.1683333°W |
| Former callsigns |
KZZM (1996-2005) KMMG (2005-2006) KUJJ (2006-2012) |
| Owner | Alexandra Communications |
| Sister stations | KQFO, KUJ |
| Webcast |
Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) Listen Live (HD4) |
| Website |
crankthehank.com bobfmwallawalla.com (HD2) theoasis.fm (HD4) |
KZIU-FM (101.9 FM, "101.9 Hank FM") is a radio station broadcasting a classic country music format.[1] Licensed to Weston, Oregon, United States, the station is currently owned by Alexandra Communications.[2]
History
The station signed on the air in 1997 as KZZM. On February 3, 2005, the station changed its call sign to KMMG. On March 1, 2006, it changed to KUJJ and then on January 1, 2012 to the current KZIU-FM.[3]
On December 20, 2011, KUJJ changed their format from smooth jazz to contemporary hits, branded as "New Zoo 102". On January 1, 2012. KUJJ changed their call letters to KZIU-FM.
On October 18, 2015, KZIU flipped to classic country as "101.9 Hank FM".[4]
Translators
KZIU-FM also broadcasts on the following translators:
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP W | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K233CJ | 94.5 | College Place, Washington | 250 | D | FCC |
| K283BU | 104.5 | Walla Walla, Washington | 250 | D | FCC |
| K295AV | 106.9 | Walla Walla, Washington | 240 | D | FCC |
K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place relays KZIU-HD3. K283BU 104.5 FM Walla Walla relays KZIU-HD4. K295AV 106.9 FM Walla Walla relays KZIU-HD2.
HD Radio
KZIU airs the following formats on its HD sub channels: an adult hits format ("Bob FM") on HD2, smooth jazz on HD3 and adult album alternative (KQFO simulcast) on HD4.
References
- ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- ↑ "KUJJ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2009-09-04.
- ↑ "KZIU Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
- ↑ Hank Moves In Walla Walla
External links
- Query the FCC's FM station database for KZIU
- Radio-Locator information on KZIU
- Query Nielsen Audio's FM station database for KZIU
- Query the FCC's FM station database for K233CJ
- Radio-Locator information on K233CJ
- Query the FCC's FM station database for K283BU
- Radio-Locator information on K283BU
- Query the FCC's FM station database for K295AV
- Radio-Locator information on K295AV