KQST (102.9 FM, "Q102.9") is a radio station broadcasting a Top 40 format. Licensed to Sedona, Arizona, United States, the station serves the Flagstaff, Arizona, area. The station is currently owned by Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation.[1]
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| Broadcast area | Flagstaff–Prescott, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.9 (MHz) |
| Branding | Q102.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Yavapai Broadcasting Corporation |
| KKLD, KVNA (AM), KVNA-FM, KVRD-FM, KYBC | |
| History | |
First air date | May 1, 1984 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 57293 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 451.0 meters (1,479.7 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KQST Online |
History edit
KQST signed on the air on May 1, 1984, airing an Easy Listening format including special programs from Jazz and Big Band formats. In 1992, the format was changed to a Hot AC format, but the special programs that were formerly used from its easy listening format still runs during its early Hot AC days for a shorter period of time. The station went a full Top 40 format a shorter time later on.
Yavapai Broadcasting edit
In August 2004, W. Grant Hafley, owner of Yavapai Broadcasting, reached an agreement to acquire KQST for a reported $3 million.[2]
Station Ownership edit
- 1984–1988 ARIZONA MEDIACOMM
also owned sister KAZM-AM
- 1988–2004 ROCKET RADIO CORPORATION
also owned sister stations KAZM-AM and KLOD-FM (now KVNA-FM)
- 2004–Current YAVAPAI BROADCASTING
currently owns KVNA-AM, KVNA-FM, KVRD-FM, KKLD-FM, KYBC-AM
References edit
- ^ "KQST Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Changing Hands". Broadcasting & Cable. 2004-08-30.
External links edit
- KQST in the FCC FM station database
- KQST in Nielsen Audio's FM station database