KYAK

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FieldValue
nameKYAK
cityYakima, Washington
brandingAmerican Christian Network
frequency930 kHz
translator96.1 K241CV (Yakima)
airdateOctober 17, 1962 (as KQOT)
formatChristian radio
power10,000 watts day
127 watts night
classD
facility_id36030
former_callsignsKQOT (1962–1979)
KVGM (1979-1984)
KBNG (1984-1985)
KAJR (1985–1986)
KZTA (1986–1987)
KAJR (02/25/1987-06/10/1987)
KZTA (1987–1996)
KJOX (1996–1997)
KGER (1997–1998)
former_frequencies940 kHz (1962–1966)
affiliationsAmerican Christian Network
ownerThomas W. Read
sister_stationsKTBI, KGDN
websitekyak.com
licensing_authorityFCC
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| logo = | name = KYAK | city = Yakima, Washington | area = | branding = American Christian Network | frequency = 930 kHz | translator = 96.1 K241CV (Yakima) | airdate = October 17, 1962 (as KQOT) | format = Christian radio | power = 10,000 watts day 127 watts night | class = D | facility_id = 36030 | coordinates = | callsign_meaning = | former_callsigns = KQOT (1962–1979) KVGM (1979-1984) KBNG (1984-1985) KAJR (1985–1986) KZTA (1986–1987) KAJR (02/25/1987-06/10/1987) KZTA (1987–1996) KJOX (1996–1997) KGER (1997–1998) | former_frequencies = 940 kHz (1962–1966) | affiliations = American Christian Network | owner = Thomas W. Read | sister_stations = KTBI, KGDN | webcast = | website = kyak.com | licensing_authority= FCC

KYAK is a Christian radio station licensed to Yakima, Washington, broadcasting on 930 kHz AM. The station is owned by Thomas W. Read.

History

The station began broadcasting October 17, 1962, holding the call sign KQOT, and originally broadcast at 940 kHz. In 1966, the station's frequency was changed to 930 kHz. The station aired a rock format in the 1970s. In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KVGM, and it adopted a MOR format.

In 1984, the station's call sign was changed to KBNG. In 1985, its call sign was changed to KAJR. In 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KZTA. In February 1987, the station's call sign was changed back to KAJR, but was changed back to KZTA in June 1987. As KZTA, the station aired a Spanish language format.

In February 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KJOX, and it adopted a sports radio format, branded "Jocks 930". In November 1997, the station's call sign was changed to KGER, and it adopted a religious format. In June 1998, the station's call sign was changed to KYAK, with the station continuing to air a religious format.

A license was granted on July 24, 2019, for KYAK to operate an FM translator on 96.1 mHz, K241CV. The translator went on shortly after. K241CV operates with a power of 180 watts, with strong coverage throughout the Yakima Valley.

References

References

  1. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1971/B-2-Radio-YB-1971.pdf 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1971. p. B-225. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  2. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1984/BC-1984-07-30.pdf Call Letters]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]''. July 30, 1984. p. 64. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1985/BC-1985-11-18.pdf Call Letters]", ''[[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]]''. November 18, 1985. p. 110. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  4. [https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=36030&Callsign=KYAK36030 Call Sign History], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. [https://cdbs.recnet.com/corres/?doc=45340 History Cards for KYAK], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  6. [https://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?list=0&facid=36030 AM Query Results: KYAK], fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  7. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1979/C-2%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201979-12.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1979]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1979. p. C-238. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  8. ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1980/C-2%20Radio%20Broadcasting%20Yearbook%201980.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1980]'', [[Broadcasting & Cable. Broadcasting]], 1980. p. C-247. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  9. Unmacht, Robert (1989). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/1989/NE-Ter-M-Street-1-1989.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. p. S-356. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  10. Unmacht, Robert (1995). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/1995/NE-Ter-M-Street-6-1995.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. p. 577. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  11. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1996-02.pdf Format Changes]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 13, No. 7. February 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  12. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1996). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/1996/NE-Ter-M-Street-7-1996.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. p. 609. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  13. "[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/M-Street-Journal/M-Street-1997-12.pdf Format Changes & Updates]", ''The M Street Journal''. Vol. 14, No. 49. December 10, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  14. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1998). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/1998/NE-Ter-M-Street-8-1998.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. p. 633. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  15. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). ''[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-M-Street/2000/NE_Ter-M-Street-9-2000.pdf The M Street Radio Directory]''. p. 686. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  16. "American Christian Network". KYAK.

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