KAZE
KAZE (106.9 FM) is a terrestrial American radio station, broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio format. Licensed to Ore City, Texas, United States, the station serves the Longview-Marshall area. The station is currently owned by Reynolds Radio, Inc.[1] The station is part of a simulcast with sister station KBLZ, which serves the Tyler side of the market. "The Blaze" studios are located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KAZE's transmitter is located northwest of Harleton in Harrison County.
| Broadcast area | Longview-Marshall area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Branding | 102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reynolds Radio, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | October 31, 1989 (as KWSK Daingerfield, Texas) |
Former call signs | KWSK (1989-1998) KKLK (1998-1999) |
Call sign meaning | "Blaze" (branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 57262 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 8,200 watts |
| HAAT | 153.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 32°41′54″N 94°37′4″W / 32.69833°N 94.61778°W |
| Repeater(s) | 102.7 KBLZ Winona |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | theblaze.fm |
History Edit
KAZE began broadcasting as KWSK, licensed to Daingerfield, Texas on October 31, 1989. In 1998, 106.9 switched to a simulcast of hot AC KALK 97.7 as KKLK, "K-Lake." On November 9, 1999, the station changed its call sign to the current KAZE, launching as "102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze".[2] KAZE has remained in simulcast with KBLZ as Rhythmic CHR "The Blaze" ever since, currently celebrating its 21st year of serving East Texas.
References Edit
- ^ "KAZE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KAZE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links Edit
- KAZE in the FCC FM station database
- KAZE on Radio-Locator
- KAZE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database