KYAK

KYAK is a Christian radio station licensed to Yakima, Washington, broadcasting on 930 kHz AM. The station is owned by Thomas W. Read.[6]

KYAK
CityYakima, Washington
Frequency930 kHz
BrandingAmerican Christian Network
SloganProviding Christian Radio to the Pacific Northwest
Programming
FormatChristian radio
AffiliationsAmerican Christian Network
Ownership
OwnerThomas W. Read
KTBI, KGDN
History
First air date
October 17, 1962 (as KQOT)[1]
Former call signs
KQOT (1962-1979)[2]
KVGM (1979-1984)[2][3]
KBNG (1984-1985)[3][4]
KAJR (1985-1986)[4][5]
KZTA (1986-1987)[5]
KAJR (02/25/1987-06/10/1987)[5]
KZTA (1987-1996)[5]
KJOX (1996-1997)[5]
KGER (1997-1998)[5]
Former frequencies
940 kHz (1962-1966)[2]
Technical information
Facility ID36030
ClassD
Power10,000 watts day
127 watts night
Translator(s)96.1 K241CV (Yakima)
Links
Websitekyak.com

History

The station began broadcasting October 17, 1962, holding the call sign KQOT, and originally broadcast at 940 kHz.[1][2] In 1966, the station's frequency was changed to 930 kHz.[2] The station aired a rock format in the 1970s.[1][7] In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KVGM, and it adopted a MOR format.[2][8]

In 1984, the station's call sign was changed to KBNG.[3] In 1985, its call sign was changed to KAJR.[4] In 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KZTA.[5] In February 1987, the station's call sign was changed back to KAJR, but was changed back to KZTA in June 1987.[5] As KZTA, the station aired a Spanish language format.[9][10]

In February 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KJOX, and it adopted a sports radio format, branded "Jocks 930".[11][12] In November 1997, the station's call sign was changed to KGER, and it adopted a religious format.[5][13][14] In June 1998, the station's call sign was changed to KYAK, with the station continuing to air a religious format.[5][15][16]

A license was granted on July 24, 2019 for KYAK to operate an FM translator on 96.1 mHz, K241CV. The translator went on shortly after. K241CV operates with a power of 180 watts, with strong coverage throughout the Yakima Valley.

References
  1. 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-225. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  2. History Cards for KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. "Call Letters", Broadcasting. July 30, 1984. p. 64. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  4. "Call Letters", Broadcasting. November 18, 1985. p. 110. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  5. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  6. AM Query Results: KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  7. Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-238. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  8. Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-247. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  9. Unmacht, Robert (1989). The M Street Radio Directory. p. S-356. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  10. Unmacht, Robert (1995). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 577. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  11. "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13, No. 7. February 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  12. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1996). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 609. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  13. "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 49. December 10, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  14. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1998). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 633. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  15. Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 686. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  16. "American Christian Network". KYAK. Archived from the original on November 11, 1998. Retrieved November 25, 2018.

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