KAZE
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| 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[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 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 | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | theblaze.fm |
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.[2] 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.
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".[3] 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]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAZE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KAZE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KAZE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 57262 (KAZE) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KAZE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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