KNCU

KNCU (92.7 FM, "U92") is a radio station licensed to serve Newport, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by Yaquina Bay Communications and the broadcast license is held by Pacific West Broadcasting, Inc.

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KNCU
CityNewport, Oregon
Broadcast areaCentral Oregon Coast
Frequency92.7 MHz
BrandingU92
Slogan"Where The Music And 'U' Make The Difference"
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerYaquina Bay Communications
(Pacific West Broadcasting, Inc.)
Sister stationsKBCH, KCRF-FM, KNPT, KWDP, KYTE
History
First air date2000
Former call signsKBGX (1998-2000)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID81725
ClassC3
ERP3,800 watts
HAAT256 meters (840 feet)
Transmitter coordinates44°45′22″N 124°02′57″W
Links
Websiteu92fm.com

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on April 16, 1998.[2] The new station was assigned the KBGX call sign by the FCC on July 17, 1998.[1] KBGX received its license to cover from the FCC on May 30, 2000.[3] The station applied for new call letters and was assigned KNCU by the FCC on August 30, 2000.[1]

In October 2000, Yaquina Bay Communications, Inc., reached an agreement to sell this station to Pacific West Broadcasting, Inc. The deal was approved by the FCC on October 27, 2000, and the transaction was consummated on November 15, 2000.[4]

Programming

KNCU broadcasts a country music format with some programming provided by Westwood One.[5][6] Syndicated music programming on KNCU includes America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend from Westwood One.[7]

References
  1. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  2. "Application Search Details (BPH-19960429ME )". FCC Media Bureau. April 16, 1998.
  3. "Application Search Details (BLH-20000417ABR)". FCC Media Bureau. May 30, 2000.
  4. "Application Search Details (BAL-20001002AHR)". FCC Media Bureau. November 15, 2000.
  5. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  6. "Oregon Radio Stations". Oregon Blue Book. Archived from the original on October 24, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  7. "America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend". Opry.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
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