KBLZ
KBLZ (102.7 FM) is a terrestrial American radio station serving Tyler, Texas. Licensed to Winona, it broadcasts a Rhythmic Contemporary format in full simulcast with its sister station KAZE 106.9 Ore City, which serves the Longview/Marshall portion of the market. "The Blaze" is owned by Reynolds Radio, with studios located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KBLZ's transmitter is located east of Tyler in unincorporated Smith County.
| Broadcast area | Tyler-Longview area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.7 MHz |
| Branding | 102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Rhythmic Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reynolds Radio |
| History | |
First air date | March 3, 2000 |
Call sign meaning | "Blaze" (branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 9,300 watts |
| HAAT | 162 m (531 feet) |
| Repeater(s) | 106.9 KAZE Ore City |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.theblaze.fm/ |
History edit
KBLZ received a construction permit in 1998 (as KBKV) and signed in March 2000 with its current call set. KAZE, whose sign-on was in 1989 (as KWSK, licensed previously to Daingerfield), have been simulcasting their format since 1999. This format has a Hip Hop/R&B music lean but also incorporates Rhythmic Pop/Dance into the mix, the only station in Tyler and Longview to do so.
External links edit
- The Blaze's website
- ‹The template FMQ is being considered for deletion.› KBLZ in the FCC FM station database
- KBLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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