KAZE
KAZE (106.9 FM; The Blaze 106-9) 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.[1] 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.
| City | Ore City, Texas |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Longview-Marshall area |
| Frequency | 106.9 MHz 102.7 KBLZ Winona (simulcast partner) |
| Branding | The Blaze 106-9 |
| Slogan | Your #1 Hit Music Station |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reynolds Radio, Inc. |
| Sister stations | KBLZ, KAPW |
| History | |
| First air date | October 31, 1989 (as KWSK Daingerfield, Texas) |
| Former call signs | KWSK (1989-1999) |
| Call sign meaning | BlAZE (branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 57262 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 8,200 watts |
| HAAT | 153.0 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 32°41′54″N 94°37′4″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | theblaze.fm |
History
KAZE began broadcasting as KWSK, licensed to Daingerfield, Texas on October 31, 1989. On November 9, 1999, the station changed its call sign to the current KAZE, launching as "102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze".[2] KAZE has remained in simulcast with KBLZ as Rhythmic CHR "The Blaze" ever since, currently celebrating its 21st year of serving East Texas.
References
- "KAZE Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KAZE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- KAZE in the FCC's FM station database
- KAZE on Radio-Locator
- KAZE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database