KCST-FM
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| Broadcast area | Central Oregon Coast |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Branding | Coast Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Affiliations | ABC Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Coast Broadcasting Co., Inc. |
| KCFM | |
| History | |
First air date | October 1992 |
Former call signs | KPVX (7/1992-11/1992) |
Call sign meaning | CoaST |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 12139 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 2,300 watts |
| HAAT | 155 meters (509 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°57′19″N 124°4′26″W / 43.95528°N 124.07389°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kcfmradio.com |
KCST-FM (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Florence, Oregon, United States, the station serves the central Oregon Coast. The station is currently owned by Coast Broadcasting Co., Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio .[2] The station also broadcasts local Siuslaw High School and Mapleton Junior/Senior High School sports. KCST is part of the Oregon Sports Network, airing Oregon Ducks Sports.
History
[edit]The station went on the air as KPVX on July 30, 1992. On November 16, 1992, the station changed its call sign to the current KCST-FM.[3]
Notable Former Staff
[edit]- Neil Everett, co-anchor of the West Coast edition of ESPN SportsCenter.
- Lawrence "Lonny" Whelchel veteran NW radio broadcaster KPNW-Eugene intern 1976, KZOK-Seattle 1978–79, KTAC-Tacoma 1980, KUBE-Seattle 1982–83, O'Day Broadcasting-Seattle1983, KPAM-Lake Oswego 1984, KCST AM/FM from 1989 till 2001. KKNU Eugene, Or. 2001–04. KFIR 720AM Albany, Or. 2019–2020. Currently owns Sure Hits Productions in Eugene, Or.
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCST-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KCST-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KCST Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 12139 (KCST-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCST-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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