KSKR-FM
Encyclopedia
KSKR-FM is an American radio station
licensed
to serve Sutherlin, Oregon
, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1998, is currently owned by Brooke Communications, Inc.
format branded as "Jelli 101.1". During its time as a sports station, KSKR-FM carried high school football
and other local sporting events as a member of the Table Rock Sports Network. KSKR-FM also aired University of Oregon
Ducks football
, baseball
, and men's basketball
as a member of the Oregon Sports Network
.
from the Federal Communications Commission
on August 31, 1995
. The new station was assigned the call letters KAVJ by the FCC on June 1, 1997. KAVJ received its license to cover
from the FCC on February 25, 1999.
In August 2002, Valentine Coastal Communications, Inc. (Bernie Foster, owner) reached an agreement to sell this station to Brooke Communications, Inc. (Patrick Markham, president) for $650,000. The deal was approved by the FCC on October 21, 2002, and the transaction was consummated on December 16, 2002. At the time of the sale, the station broadcast an oldies
music format branded as "101.1 Cool FM".
The oldies format persisted until 2008 when the station became a full-time affiliate of ESPN Radio
branded as "The Score". The station was assigned the current KSKR-FM call sign
by the Federal Communications Commission
on June 7, 2008.
On October 1, 2011, KSKR-FM changed their format from sports (which continues on sister station KSKR
(1490 AM in Roseburg, Oregon)) to contemporary hits, branded as "Jelli 101.1".
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...
licensed
City of license
A city of license or community of license, in American and Canadian broadcasting, is the community that a radio station or television station is officially licensed to serve by that country's broadcast regulator....
to serve Sutherlin, Oregon
Sutherlin, Oregon
Sutherlin is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 6,669 at the 2000 census. Nearby features include Cooper Creek Reservoir, the Umpqua River, a few golf courses, and numerous vineyards.-Geography:...
, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1998, is currently owned by Brooke Communications, Inc.
Programming
KSKR-FM broadcasts a contemporary hit radioContemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
format branded as "Jelli 101.1". During its time as a sports station, KSKR-FM carried high school football
High school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
and other local sporting events as a member of the Table Rock Sports Network. KSKR-FM also aired University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
Ducks football
Oregon Ducks football
The Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the...
, baseball
Oregon Ducks baseball
The Oregon Ducks baseball team represents the University of Oregon in NCAA Division I college baseball in the Pacific-10 Conference/ They are coached by George Horton and play their home games on campus at PK Park.-History:...
, and men's basketball
Oregon Ducks men's basketball
Oregon Ducks men’s college basketball is an intercollegiate basketball program that competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference, representing the University of Oregon. The Ducks play their home games at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon, then coached by Howard Hobson, won...
as a member of the Oregon Sports Network
Oregon Sports Network
The Oregon Sports Network is a local sports network made up of radio stations and TV network CSN Northwest. The channel is the official flagship for the University of Oregon's athletic program. The network began in 1987 including radio...
.
History
This station received its original construction permitConstruction permit
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from the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on August 31, 1995
1995 in radio
The year 1995 saw a number of significant events in radio broadcasting.-Events:* January 1- KAEV in Lake Arrowhead, California changes to KCXX with an alternative rock format.* April - KJJO in Minneapolis, Minnesota flips to smooth jazz as KMJZ....
. The new station was assigned the call letters KAVJ by the FCC on June 1, 1997. KAVJ 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...
from the FCC on February 25, 1999.
In August 2002, Valentine Coastal Communications, Inc. (Bernie Foster, owner) reached an agreement to sell this station to Brooke Communications, Inc. (Patrick Markham, president) for $650,000. The deal was approved by the FCC on October 21, 2002, and the transaction was consummated on December 16, 2002. At the time of the sale, the station broadcast an oldies
Oldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
music format branded as "101.1 Cool FM".
The oldies format persisted until 2008 when the station became a full-time affiliate of ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio
ESPN Radio is an American sports radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio ESPN." ESPN Radio is located at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut...
branded as "The Score". The station was assigned the current KSKR-FM 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...
by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
on June 7, 2008.
On October 1, 2011, KSKR-FM changed their format from sports (which continues on sister station KSKR
KSKR (AM)
KSKR is a radio station licensed to serve Roseburg, Oregon, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1935, is currently owned by Brooke Communications, Inc.-Programming:...
(1490 AM in Roseburg, Oregon)) to contemporary hits, branded as "Jelli 101.1".