KNUT
KNUT (101.1 FM), broadcasting as Star 101 FM, is a radio station broadcasting as a Rhythmic top 40 format, and it is now located in Tamuning, Guam area. The station is currently owned by Choice Broadcasting Company.
| City | Tamuning, Guam |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.1 MHz |
| Branding | Star 101 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Rhythmic contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Choice Broadcasting Company |
| KIJI, KUSG (AM) | |
| History | |
First air date | 1999 (as KBLB) |
Former call signs | KBLB (1999) KCNM-FM (1999-2010) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 77695 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 8,000 watts |
| HAAT | 193 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 15°11′00″N 145°44′06″E |
| Links | |
| Website | https://star101.gu/ |
History
KBLB and KCNM-FM (1999–2010)
The station was launched in 1999 as KBLB in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands and operated under that name through most of the year. The FM station was assigned the KCNM-FM call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on October 7, 1999, and changed them to the current KNUT on July 14, 2010 for the Island music.[1]
Fun 101 FM (2012–2016)
As of February 15, 2012, KNUT was transfer from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands to Tamuning, Guam and became as "Fun 101 FM" for the Original Pilipino Music, Top 40, and K-pop for the Filipino station.
Star 101
On October 3, 2016, at around 3 AM, KNUT flipped to Top 40/CHR as "Star 101," giving Guam its fourth Top 40.[2]
In September 2019, the station switch to its current Rhythmic CHR format
DJs
Current
- JED
- Jon Palau
- Ryan the Mixologist
- Shawnzy B.
Former
- Kristine "Kai" Young
- Donna de Jesus (moved to KIJI)
- Aaron Tamayo
- Blake Watson
- The Real Joe Cruz
References
- "FM Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- "KNUT (Star 101)/Agana, Guam Adds 'Asia Pop 40'" from All Access (October 18, 2016)
External links
- Official website
- KNUT in the FCC's FM station database
- KNUT on Radio-Locator
- KNUT in Nielsen Audio's FM station database