KFXZ-FM (105.9 MHz, "Z 105.9") is a radio station licensed to serve Opelousas, Louisiana. The station is owned by Charles Chatelain, through licensee Delta Media Corporation. It airs an urban adult contemporary format. KFXZ's studios are located on Evangeline Thruway in Carencro, and its transmitter is located south of Opelousas.
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| Broadcast area | Lafayette, Louisiana |
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| Branding | Z 105.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KVOL, KFXZ, KYMK-FM KLWB-FM, KOGM, KXKW-LD, KLWB KDCG-CD, KXKW-LP, KSLO-FM, KSLO | |
| History | |
Former call signs | KFND (1988–1989) KVOL-FM (1989–2002) KRXE (2002–2004) KTSJ (2004–2007) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 9416 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 3,400 watts |
| HAAT | 132 meters (433 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | z1059.com |
The station was assigned the KFXZ-FM call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on March 4, 2007.[2]
History
editThe station started out as an Alternative Rock station, but was later replaced as an easy listening jazz station. The station had been broadcasting a classic country format until November 4, 2008, when the format was changed to Urban AC. The new format featured the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show.
On October 28, 2012, KFXZ-FM changed their format from urban AC to country, branded as "Cat Country 105.9".[3]
On May 1, 2013, KFXZ-FM changed their format back to urban AC, branded as "Z 105.9". The station also broadcast over the air on KLWB DT4.
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFXZ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Pittman Flips Two in Lafayette".
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 9416 (KFXZ-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KFXZ-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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