KZIU-FM
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]
| City | Weston, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Walla Walla, Washington |
| Frequency | 101.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | 101.9 Hank FM |
| Slogan | Country Legends |
| Programming | |
| Format | FM/HD1: Classic Country HD2: AAA "106.9 The Oasis" HD3: Sports "Fox Sports Radio" HD4: Adult hits "104.5 Bob FM" |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alexandra Communications |
| KUJ | |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 (as KZZM) |
Former call signs | KZZM (1996-2005) KMMG (2005-2006) KUJJ (2006-2012) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 78697 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 13,500 watts |
| HAAT | 292 meters (958 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°47′41″N 118°10′6″W |
| Translator(s) | 94.5 K233CJ (College Place, relays HD3) 104.5 K283BU (Walla Walla, relays HD4) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live (HD2) |
| Website | crankthehank.com theoasis.fm (HD2) bobfmwallawalla.com (HD4) |
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 |
K233CJ 94.5 FM College Place relays KZIU-HD3. K283BU 104.5 FM Walla Walla relays KZIU-HD4.
HD Radio
KZIU airs the following formats on its HD sub channels: Fox Sports Radio on HD3 and adult hits ("104.5 Bob FM") 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
- KZIU in the FCC's FM station database
- KZIU on Radio-Locator
- KZIU in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- K233CJ in the FCC's FM station database
- K233CJ on Radio-Locator
- K283BU in the FCC's FM station database
- K283BU on Radio-Locator