KXZI-LP is a radio station

Radio station

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 licensed

City of license

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 to serve Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell is a city in and the county seat of Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2010 census put Kalispell's population at 19,927 up 5,704 over 2000. At 40.1% this is the largest percentage of growth of any incorporated city in Montana. Kalispell is the largest city and commercial center...

. The station is owned by Scott Johnston and the broadcast license

Broadcast license

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 is held by The Cross Works Ministries. KXZI-LP airs a variety format described as "front porch" music.

History

This station received its original construction permit

Construction permit

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 from the Federal Communications Commission

Federal Communications Commission

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 on November 18, 2002

2002 in radio

The year 2002 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*January 21 - A train derailment in Minot, North Dakota kills one person and knocks out power throughout the region, spilling 250,000 gallons of toxic anhydrous ammonia for fertilizer purposes. The designated primary station for the...

. The new station was assigned the KXZI-LP call sign

Call sign

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 by the FCC on October 21, 2003. KXZI-LP 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 April 27, 2005.