KZRZ

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KZRZ
Broadcast areaMonroe, Louisiana
Frequency98.3 MHz
BrandingSunny 98.3
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KNNW, KMYY, KXRR
History
First air date
February 29, 1968; 56 years ago (1968-02-29) (as KUZM-FM)
Former call signs
  • KUZN-FM (1967–1969)
  • KYEA (1969–1993)
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Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID52510
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT150 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitesunny983.com

KZRZ (98.3 FM, "Sunny 98.3") is an adult contemporary formatted radio station broadcasting in the Monroe, Louisiana, radio market. It is owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Monroe, LLC. The station began broadcasting February 29, 1968, as KUZN-FM, owned with KUZN (1310 AM).[3] Studios are located in Monroe, and its transmitter is located near Sterlington, Louisiana.

The current Market Manager is Mike Downhour. Sunny 98.3 is home to Sheila Kay & Noah mornings 5am-10am. Leslie Haze middays 10am- 3pm. John Runyan afternoons 3pm-7pm. John Tesh Radio Show weekdays from 7pm to midnight. All the music is programmed locally. Sunny 98.3 is home to the Santa Stop promotion where Santa makes his first seasonal appearance in late November.

Prior to 1993, 98.3 was urban contemporary KYEA K-98.

References

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  1. ^ FCC History Cards for KZRZ
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZRZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KUZN-FM Back In Operation". Monroe News-Star. March 1, 1968. p. 6-A. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
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