KAPB-FM
KAPB-FM (97.7 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a 1990s-based classic country format. Licensed to Marksville, Louisiana, United States, the station is currently owned by Bontemps Media Services LLC. Station was associated with KAPB-AM 1370KHZ.
| City | Marksville, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Avoyelles, Parish |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 97.7 The Cajun |
| Programming | |
| Format | 1990s-based classic country |
| Affiliations | Westwood One News, NBC Radio Sports |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bontemps Media Services LLC |
| History | |
Former call signs | KWLB-FM (1980-1987) |
Call sign meaning | Know Avoyelles Parish Better |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 67036 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAPB |
| Website | https://977thecajun.com |
History
The station was assigned the call letters KWLB-FM on 1980-08-01. On 1987-06-25, the station changed its call sign to the current KAPB-FM.[1]
The initials "KAPB" stand for Know Avoyelles Parish Better. KAPB tweaked format to 1990s-based classic country along with Louisiana Legends on May 1, 2017. The station has a program called the "Swap Shop" formerly the "Trading Post" where callers can call in and sell, swap, or give away items. The Cajun airs The Saturday Morning Get Together with Pat Tassin from 6-12PM highlighting Louisiana Swamp Pop, Zydeco and Cajun music. The Cajun also airs The Classic Pig Roast, playing earlier classics from the 1950s to the 1980s from 12-4 Saturdays and 12-3 Sundays.
References
- "KAPB-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- KAPB in the FCC's FM station database
- KAPB on Radio-Locator
- KAPB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database