KBLZ
KBLZ (102.7 FM; "The Blaze 102-7") is a terrestrial American radio station serving Tyler, Texas. Licensed to Winona, it broadcasts a Rhythmic Contemporary format in full simulcast with its sister station KAZE Ore City, which serves the Longview side of the market. "The Blaze" is owned by Reynolds Radio, with studios located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KBLZ's transmitter is located east of Tyler in unincorporated Smith County.
| City | Winona, Texas |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Tyler-Longview area |
| Frequency | 102.7 MHz 106.9 KAZE Ore City (simulcast partner) |
| Branding | The Blaze 102-7 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Rhythmic Contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Reynolds Radio |
| KAZE, KAPW | |
| History | |
First air date | March 3, 2000 |
Call sign meaning | BLAZE (branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 9,300 watts |
| HAAT | 162 m (531 feet) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.theblaze.fm/ |
History
KBLZ received a construction permit in 1998 (as KBKV) and signed on March 2000 with its current call set. KAZE, whose sign-on was in 1989 (as KWSK, licensed previously to Daingerfield), have been simulcasting their format since 1999. This format has a Hip Hop/R&B music lean but also incorporates Rhythmic Pop/Dance into the mix, the only station in Tyler and Longview to do so.
External links
- The Blaze's website
- KBLZ in the FCC's FM station database
- KBLZ on Radio-Locator
- KBLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database