KBKZ
Encyclopedia
KBKZ is a radio station
broadcasting a country music
format. Licensed to Raton, New Mexico
, USA, the station is currently owned by Phillips Broadcasting Company, Inc. and features programing from CNN Radio.
issued a construction permit
for the station to David F. Phillips on November 23, 1998. The station was issued the KBKZ call sign
on January 8, 1999. On February 12, 2001, the station's license was assigned by David Phillips to the current owner, Phillips Broadcasting. The station received its license to cover
on March 20, 2001.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format. Licensed to Raton, New Mexico
Raton, New Mexico
Raton is a city in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 7,282 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Colfax County. The city is located just south of Raton Pass.-Name:...
, USA, the station is currently owned by Phillips Broadcasting Company, Inc. and features programing from CNN Radio.
History
The Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission
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issued a construction permit
Construction permit
A construction permit or building permit is a permit required in most jurisdictions for new construction, or adding on to pre-existing structures, and in some cases for major renovations. Generally, the new construction must be inspected during construction and after completion to ensure compliance...
for the station to David F. Phillips on November 23, 1998. The station was issued the KBKZ call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
on January 8, 1999. On February 12, 2001, the station's license was assigned by David Phillips to the current owner, Phillips Broadcasting. The station received its license to cover
Broadcast license
A broadcast license or broadcast license is a specific type of spectrum license that grants the licensee the privilege to use a portion of the radio frequency spectrum in a given geographical area for broadcasting purposes. The licenses are generally straddled with additional restrictions that...
on March 20, 2001.