KLEY (AM)

KLEY (1130 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format to the Wellington, Kansas, United States, area. The station is owned by Rocking M Media, LLC.[2] 1130 AM is a clear-channel frequency shared by Canada and The United States.

For the FM radio station in Jourdanton, Texas, United States, see KLEY-FM.
KLEY
CityWellington, Kansas
Frequency1130 kHz
BrandingThe Wave
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary (currently off the air)
Ownership
OwnerRocking M Media, LLC
KIBB, KKGQ, KKLE, KVWF, KWME
History
First air date
November 19, 1966[1]
Technical information
Facility ID31895
ClassD
Power250 watts day
1 watt night
Transmitter coordinates
37°14′28″N 97°24′4″W
Translator(s)100.3 K262CQ (Wellington)
Links
Websiterockingmradio.com

The station is currently silent.[3]

History

Ed & Zora Hundley's Sumner Broadcasting Company applied for a construction permit for KLEY on June 28, 1965. On November 4, 1966, the station applied for a license to cover its construction permit, & KLEY received its first license on February 6, 1967. The station has carried the callsign KLEY since its inception.[4] KLEY was a family-owned station for years, run by Ed and Zora Belle Hundley. In the 1980s, it featured a variety of programming during a sunrise-to-sunset schedule, including a daily half-hour of polka music at 1:30 p.m.

FM sister station

KLEY gained a sister FM station in 1980 with the addition of 93.5 KZED. KZED is now known as KWME, and in 2011, changed frequencies to 92.7 MHz.[5]

2019 silence

On March 29, 2019, Rocking M announced they would sell KLEY and its five sister stations in the Wichita/Wellington/Winfield area to Allied Media Partners, a local group owned by Matt Baty and Tommy Castor, for $6.2 million. Allied Media Partners would take over the stations via a local marketing agreement on April 1.[6] The FCC approved the sale in late May; however, the sale was not consummated due to Allied Media Partners' condition that Rocking M would clear all liens and outstanding debt on the stations in order for the sale to be completed. The completion date would be delayed a few more times, with a final scheduled completion date of October 31. On September 23, 2019, Envision, who owns the building that houses the station's studios, would lock the doors, denying staff members access to the station and offices; the non-profit organization claims that Rocking M was behind in their lease agreement. In response, Rocking M would take each station off the air that day as well.[7] A week later, Allied Media Partners announced it would cease operations, and let go all employees, putting the future of the stations in jeopardy.[8] On October 11, Envision would file a lawsuit against Rocking M in Harvey County District Court, claiming that Rocking M did not meet a payment schedule related to sister station KKGQ's sale in 2017 and owes the company money (Envision is seeking $1.25 million plus interest, costs and attorneys’ fees). It also wants a sheriff's sale of property related to the station and demands that Rocking M deliver all collateral to Envision.[9] On November 6, Envision would file a second lawsuit against Rocking M in Sedgwick County District Court for failing to vacate the building that houses their stations' studios, along with leaving behind damaged property and failing to pay rent for parking spaces.[10] In return, Rocking M would file a complaint with the FCC, hoping that the agency would force Envision to allow access back to the stations' studios, as well as to fine the company. In addition, Rocking M has stated that it hopes to still sell KLEY and its five sister stations.[11][12]

On August 28, 2020, the Harvey County District Court ruled in favor of Envision, awarding the company $1.2 million plus interest for what it said was Rocking M's breach of contract.[13]

Translator
Broadcast translators of KLEY
Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseFacility
ID		ERP
(W)		Height
(m (ft))		ClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
K262CQ100.3Wellington, Kansas1427482500 m (0 ft)D37°14′28″N 97°24′4″WFCC

References
  1. Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-85. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  2. "KLEY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. F.C.C.'s history cards for KLEY; retrieved September 25, 2019.
  5. F.C.C.'s history cards for KWME, formerly KZED. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  6. Allied Media Partners Acquires Six in Wichita from Rocking M Media
  7. Wichita Cluster Silenced as Allied Buy Implodes
  8. Sale Conflict Takes Wichita Cluster Off the Air
  11. Wichita Cluster Off-Air with Purchase of Stations Now in Jeopardy
  12. FCC Pulled Into Battle Over Rocking M's Silent Wichita FMs
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