KZBG

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KZBG
File:KZBG BigCountry97.7 logo.jpg
Broadcast areaLewiston area
Frequency97.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingBig Country 97.7
Programming
FormatCountry
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
  • James and Darcy Nelly
  • (Nelly Broadcasting, LLC)
History
First air date
2005 (as KFFR)
Former call signs
KFFR (1996–2007)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID83397
ClassA
ERP570 watts
HAAT323 meters (1,060 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
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Translators
  • HD2: 97.3 K247AW (Lewiston)
  • HD3: 92.1 K221FW (Lewiston)
  • HD4: 99.1 K256BY (Lewiston)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Listen Live (HD3)
Listen Live (HD4)
WebsiteBig Country 97.7
B97.3 (HD2)
92.1 Hank FM (HD3)
Big Rock 99.1 (HD4)

KZBG (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Lapwai, Idaho, United States, the station serves the Lewiston area. The station is currently owned by James and Darcy Nelly, through licensee Nelly Broadcasting, LLC.[2]

History

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The station was assigned the calls KFFR on 1996-09-12. On 2007-08-06, the station changed to the current KZBG.[3]

HD Radio

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KZBG broadcasts on three additional subchannels:

  • On HD2, it broadcasts a top 40 format, branded as "B97.3".
  • On HD3, it broadcasts a classic country format. In January 2018, it rebranded from "Big Country Classics" to "92.1 Hank FM".[4]
  • On HD4, it broadcasts a classic rock format, branded as "Big Rock 99.1". On October 21, 2019, it changed their format from sports to classic rock, branded as "Big Rock 99.1".[5]

References

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  4. ^ Big Country Classics Relaunches as 92.1 Hank FM in Lewiston ID Radioinsight - January 19, 2018
  5. ^ Big Rock Debuts in Lewiston Radioinsight - October 22, 2019
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