KKEG
KKEG (98.3 FM, "98.3 The Keg") is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format. Licensed to Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, it serves the Fayetteville (North West Arkansas) area. It first began broadcasting in 1969 as Northwest Arkansas' only rock station. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media.
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| City | Bentonville, Arkansas |
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| Broadcast area | Fayetteville (Northwest Arkansas) |
| Frequency | 98.3 MHz |
| Branding | 98.3 The Keg |
| Slogan | The Rock of Northwest Arkansas |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Cumulus Media (Cumulus Licensing LLC) |
| Sister stations | KQSM-FM, KMCK-FM, KAMO-FM, KRMW-FM, KFAY-AM, KYNG-AM |
| History | |
| First air date | August 31, 1983 (as KBCV) |
| Former call signs | KBCV (1983-1995) KFAY-FM (1995-2004) KQSM-FM (2004-2009) |
| Call sign meaning | K "KEG" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 16571 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 188 meters |
| Transmitter coordinates | 36°7′38″N 93°59′23″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 983thekeg |
History
In 1969, the station signed on as Northwest Arkansas' only rock station on the 92.1 frequency. In 1980 KKEG gave away the first vehicle on the radio in Northwest Arkansas. In 1999 KKEG celebrated 30 years of broadcasting rock and roll to Northwest Arkansas listeners by giving away a home.
KKEG
On June 11, 2009, the rock format on 92.1 FM Fayetteville was moved to 98.3 FM as "98.3 The Keg" along with the KKEG call sign. The KQSM-FM call sign was moved to 92.1 FM.
On-Air: 5-9AM - Bob & Tom, 9-2PM - Droid, 2-7PM - Chris Baker, 7p-Midnight Laura K.
Past DJs: Mojo, Dave Fry, Joel Casey, Sandy Scott, Jon Williams, Stash, Mareike, Miller
External links
- KKEG in the FCC's FM station database
- KKEG on Radio-Locator
- KKEG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database