KRGS

KRGS (690 AM) is a radio station licensed to Rifle, Colorado, United States. The station is owned by Western Slope Communications, LLC. The station has applied for a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission to move to a new transmitter site, increase day power to 2,300 watts and increase night power to 16 watts.[1][2]

KRGS
CityRifle, Colorado
Broadcast areaGrand Junction, Colorado
Frequency690 kHz
BrandingESPN 690 AM/98.9 FM
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsESPN Radio
Ownership
OwnerWestern Slope Communications, LLC
Sister stationsKAYW, KAVP, KWGL, KZKS
History
First air dateJune 9, 1967
Former call signsKWWS (1987-1989)
KKGD (1989-1994)
Technical information
Facility ID71960
ClassD
Power900 watts day
12 watts night
Transmitter coordinates39°32′56″N 107°46′11″W
Translator(s)98.9 MHz (K255CB)
Links
WebsiteESPN Radio 690

The station was received via skywave in Laramie, Wyoming.[3]

History

The station was assigned the call letters KWWS on 1987-04-04. On 1989-09-27, the station changed its call sign to KKGD and on 1994-11-21 to the current KRGS.[4]

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References
  1. "KRGS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "KRGS Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. Laramie DX Report
  4. "KRGS Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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