KGBX-FM
KGBX-FM (105.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Nixa, Missouri, United States, the station serves the Springfield, Missouri market. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and licensed as Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc.[1]
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| City | Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Springfield area |
| Frequency | 105.9 MHz |
| Branding | 105.9 KGBX |
| Slogan | Springfield's Workday Variety Springfield's Christmas Music Station (Nov.-Dec.) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary Christmas music (mid-Nov. - Dec. 25) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | iHeartMedia, Inc. (Clear Channel Broadcasting Licenses, Inc.) |
| History | |
| First air date | 1979-04-23 (as KBLR-FM) |
| Former call signs | KBLR-FM (1979-1979) KYOO-FM (1979-1989) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 63887 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 38,000 watts |
| HAAT | 170 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 37°10′47″N 93°15′39″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kgbx |
History
The station went on the air as KBLR-FM on April 23, 1979. On July 18, 1979, the station changed its call letters to KYOO-FM. This station served the Bolivar, Missouri area but could be heard in Springfield.
On October 10, 1989, KYOO-FM 106.3 was sold. The station was moved to 105.9 and became the current KGBX-FM primarily serving Springfield.[2]
The city of license was eventually moved from Bolivar to Nixa.
References
- "KGBX-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KGBX Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- KGBX in the FCC's FM station database
- KGBX on Radio-Locator
- KGBX in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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