KYAK

KYAK is a Christian radio station licensed to Yakima, Washington, broadcasting on 930 AM. The station is owned by Thomas W. Read.AM Query Results: KYAK, fcc.gov. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

History The station began broadcasting October 17, 1962, holding the call sign KQOT, and originally broadcast at 940 kHz. In 1966, the station's frequency was changed to 930 kHz. The station aired a rock format in the 1970s.Broadcasting Yearbook 1979, Broadcasting, 1979. p. C-238. Retrieved November 20, 2018. In 1979, the station's call sign was changed to KVGM, and it adopted a MOR format.Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-247. Retrieved November 20, 2018.

In 1984, the station's call sign was changed to KBNG. In 1985, its call sign was changed to KAJR. In 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KZTA. In February 1987, the station's call sign was changed back to KAJR, but was changed back to KZTA in June 1987. As KZTA, the station aired a Spanish language format.Unmacht, Robert (1989). The M Street Radio Directory. p. S-356. Retrieved November 25, 2018.Unmacht, Robert (1995). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 577. Retrieved November 25, 2018.

In February 1996, the station's call sign was changed to KJOX, and it adopted a sports radio format, branded "Jocks 930"."Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 13, No. 7. February 14, 1996. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1996). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 609. Retrieved November 25, 2018. In November 1997, the station's call sign was changed to KGER, and it adopted a religious format."Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 14, No. 49. December 10, 1997. p. 2. Retrieved November 25, 2018.Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (1998). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 633. Retrieved November 25, 2018. In June 1998, the station's call sign was changed to KYAK, with the station continuing to air a religious format.Unmacht, Robert; McCrummen, Pat (2000). The M Street Radio Directory. p. 686. Retrieved November 25, 2018.

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

External links KYAK's official website