KMZK
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| Broadcast area | Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area |
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| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Branding | 106.9 Radio Z |
| Programming | |
| Format | Alternative rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Total Traffic and Weather Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 2011 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 165324 |
| Class | C0 |
| Power | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 440 meters (1,440 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°34′52.0″N 108°57′36.0″W / 39.581111°N 108.960000°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 1069radioz.com |
KMZK (106.9 FM) is a commercial alternative rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Clifton, Colorado, serving the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, Northwestern Colorado and Northeastern Utah.[1] KMZK is owned and operated by LD Grant, JD Northcutt and KD Harris, through licensee Get Smashed Radio Broadcasting Network, LLC.[2] This station's transmitter is on Baxter Pass, while its studios are located in Downtown Fruita, CO.
On May 10, 2021, KMZK rebranded as "106.9 Radio Z".[3]
KMZK's transmitter and antenna were damaged by lightning in December 2021. The station went on a back up transmitter at a very reduced signal. In May 2022, KMZK's back up transmitter suffered from a power surge and failed. Get Smashed Radio filed for Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC, which was approved.
Currently, a small temporary 3 kW transmitter has been placed at the tower site at Baxter Pass, however KMZK is in the process of relocating to a new tower location on Black Ridge. New equipment has been delivered and is scheduled to be installed within the next 6 weeks. This new location will allow KMZK to lower its overall signal output and allow better coverage for the Grand Junction MSA.
Radio Z continues to stream 24/7 via its website Radio Z Online; mobile apps: Google, Amazon, or iTunes; or via Live365; and TuneIn.
Programming[edit]
KMZK 106.9 Radio Z plays a variety of Alternative, Modern, Punk, and some 80's rock. They have a big focus on local Colorado music and provides airtime to local bands who sign up through their website. On weekdays, 106.9 Radio Z has 2 daypart shows: Kain Mornings from 6am – 10am(MT); and Afternoons with LD from 2pm – 7pm(MT). On weekends, 106.9 Radio Z features syndicated radio show LA Lloyd's Rock 30 Countdown which runs Saturday morning from 7am – 10am(MT); and has local show Retro Radio hosted by LD Rizzo which runs from 10pm-2am(MT) on Saturday nights. On Sunday mornings, 106.9 Radio Z offers issues programming for the community which airs at 5:30am – 6am(MT).
References[edit]
- ^ "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ "KMZK Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ KMZK Relaunches As Radio Z Radioinsight – May 10, 2021
External links[edit]
- 106.9 Radio Z Online
- KMZK in the FCC FM station database
- KMZK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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