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{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station |
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| name = KMXN |
| name = KMXN |
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| image = |
| image = [[File:KMXN 92.9 the Bull (KS) Logo.jpg|220px]] |
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| city = [[Osage City, Kansas]] |
| city = [[Osage City, Kansas]] |
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| area = [[Topeka, Kansas|Topeka]]/[[Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence, KS]] |
| area = [[Topeka, Kansas|Topeka]]/[[Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence, KS]] |
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| former_callsigns = KKYD, KANS, KZOC |
| former_callsigns = KKYD, KANS, KZOC |
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| owner = Great Plains Media |
| owner = Great Plains Media |
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| licensee = |
| licensee = Great Plains Licensee, Inc. |
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| sister_stations = [[KLWN]], [[KKSW]], [[WKSW]], [[WGSQ]], [[WHUB]], [[WPTN]], [[WDQZ]], [[WRPW]], [[WYST]] |
| sister_stations = [[KLWN]], [[KKSW]], [[WKSW]], [[WGSQ]], [[WHUB]], [[WPTN]], [[WDQZ]], [[WRPW]], [[WYST]] |
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| webcast = [http://v5.player.abacast.com/v5.1/player/index.php?uid=6632] |
| webcast = [http://v5.player.abacast.com/v5.1/player/index.php?uid=6632 Listen Live] |
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| website = [http://www.bull929.com/ bull929.com] |
| website = [http://www.bull929.com/ bull929.com] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===1981-1995 - KZOC (Country "KZ93")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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KMXN began airing in 1981 as '''KZOC''' ("KZ-93"), a country station serving [[Emporia, Kansas]]. By the mid-1990s, the station was known as '''KANS''', and the format was satellite-fed [[oldies]]. The station's transmitter was located near [[Reading, Kansas|Reading]]. |
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Originally, the station served [[Emporia, Kansas|Emporia]] at 92.7 MHz. The earliest call letters are KZOC, first assigned in 1981. I don't know exactly when the station went on the air, but it was in late 1982. The format was country. The station eventually moved to 92.9 mHz and upgraded power to 36,000 watts in 1989. |
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===1995-2003 - KANS (50s-60s Oldies)<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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After an ownership change to 3 Point Communications in 2003, the station began targeting Topeka, and switched to Rhythmic CHR as "Wild 92.9" on August 11, after stunting with a loop of [[Tone-Loc]]'s "[[Wild Thing]]." The call letters were changed to '''KKYD''' on August 18, 2003. KKYD carried the [[Portland, Oregon]]-based "[[The Playhouse (radio show)|The Playhouse]]" for morning drive, and was also the home for "Pocos Pero Locos", a syndicated [[hispanic urban]] show airing during weekends. The station's ratings with the format were very well. |
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The [[KANS|KANS-FM]] calls were assigned April 1, 1995. The oldies format was satellite-fed. Owner C&C Consulting downgraded the transmitter to 7,900 watts in 2000. |
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===2003-2005 - KKYD (Rhythmic CHR "Wild 92.9")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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Viking Communications (later to be known as Great Plains Media), owners of [[KKSW|KLZR]], bought the station in May 2005. On July 20, 2005, after stunting for two days with novelty music, the station flipped to [[adult hits]] as "92.9 Max FM" (in which they received the '''KMXN''' call letters on August 4, 2005). The station's transmitter was relocated to near [[Overbrook, Kansas|Overbrook]] during this time. |
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This was certainly a change. Topeka had never had an urban-formatted station before. But it happened in 2003 after a sale to 3 Point Communications. The format began with a stunt, a continuous loop of Tone Loc's "Wild Thing." Despite the new owners using the same playlist for several months, the station actually did well in the ratings. |
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===2005-2006 - KMXN (70s-90s hits "Max FM")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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Due to poor ratings with "Max", the station flipped to [[classic rock]] as "X 92.9" on February 1, 2006, and again to [[active rock]] in January 2007 while keeping the "X 92.9" moniker. The station began progressively targeting Lawrence with the flip to active rock. The station carried the [[Indianapolis]]-based "[[The Bob & Tom Show]]" for morning drive from 2006 until early 2009, when the station picked up "[[The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show]]", which is based in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan]] at [[WGRD]]. |
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Using the name Viking Media, and later becoming Great Plains Media, Jerome Zimmer bought the station in 2005. Zimmer reportedly didn't want to be involved with an Urban-related format, so around the time KLZR was officially going Hot Adult Contemporary, Zimmer brought a "Jack FM"-style format to this frequency. Max FM never had jocks. The station's playlist greatly resembled Classic Hits KWIC. Great Plains Media upgraded the wattage to 42,000 watts, moving the transmitter again-- closer to Lawrence. |
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===2006-2007 - KMXN (Classic Rock "X 92-9")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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On October 6, 2009, the station began stunting with TV show theme songs. One day later, the station flipped to [[country music|country]] as "92-9 The Bull." The station competes with three Topeka country stations ([[KTOP-FM]], [[WIBW-FM]], and [[KTPK]]), and three Kansas City country stations ([[KFKF]], [[KBEQ]], and [[WDAF-FM]]). |
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Another year begat another format change. With "Max" not doing so well, KMXN flipped to classic rock to compete more directly against KDVV and KWIC. KMXN added live air talent, plus the syndicated Bob & Tom show. During this time, KMXN started to carry Free State High School sports. |
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===2007-2009 - KMXN (Hard Album Rock "X 92-9")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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In January 2007, "X" transitioned from classic rock to a more current-based hard rock. The station progressively targeted Lawrence beginning in this time period. They went through a couple of different syndicated morning shows during this time, the second one a Michigan-based show called "Free Beer And Hot Wings." |
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===2009-present - KMXN (Country "92.9 the Bull")<ref>http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html</ref>=== |
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After a few days of stunting with television theme songs, KMXN flipped to country as "92.9 the Bull" on October 8, 2009. The station signed up the syndicated Big D & Bubba show for mornings. The flip makes the station the fourth country station in Topeka, all with different owners. KOFO simulcasted in 92.9's HD2 channel from 2011 to 2013. |
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==Current airstaff== |
==Current airstaff== |
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* [[Big D and Bubba]] - ''The Big D and Bubba Show'' 5-9A (Mon. thru Sat.)<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/16676796.php?</ref> |
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"[[Big D and Bubba]]" from 5-9am, Billy T from 9am-2pm, PD/OM Amber Lee from 2-7pm, Lawrence native Newman from 7-Midnight. |
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* Billy Mac - ''The Billy Mac Show'' 9-2P<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/16716370.php</ref> |
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* Josh Roberts - ''The Josh Roberts Radio Show'' 2-7pm<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/16716370.php</ref> |
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* Wendy Behee - ''Nights with Wendy'' 7P-Midnight<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/16763610.php</ref> |
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* Shawn Parr - ''Country's Hot List with Shawn Parr'' 8A-Noon (Sundays)<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/7924348.php</ref> |
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* Mike Hannah - ''Farmer's Turnpike'' 8P-Midnight (Sundays)<ref>http://www.bull929.com/pages/15181959.php</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.bull929.com/ 92.9 The Bull website] |
* [http://www.bull929.com/ 92.9 The Bull website] |
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*{{FM station data|KMXN}} |
* {{FM station data|KMXN}} |
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{{Topeka Radio}} |
{{Topeka Radio}} |
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[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]] |
[[Category:Country radio stations in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Radio stations established in 1981]] |
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1981]] |
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Revision as of 19:52, 3 August 2013
File:KMXN 92.9 the Bull (KS) Logo.jpg | |
Broadcast area | Topeka/Lawrence, KS |
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Frequency | 92.9 MHz |
Branding | 92.9 The Bull |
Programming | |
Format | Country |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KLWN, KKSW, WKSW, WGSQ, WHUB, WPTN, WDQZ, WRPW, WYST | |
History | |
First air date | 1981 |
Former call signs | KKYD, KANS, KZOC |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 7946 |
Class | C2 |
ERP | 42,000 watts |
HAAT | 163 meters |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | bull929.com |
KMXN (92.9 FM) is a radio station that broadcasts in a country music format. The radio station is licensed to Osage City, Kansas, and the station serves the Topeka and Lawrence areas. The station is currently owned by Great Plains Media and broadcasts in HD Radio.
History
1981-1995 - KZOC (Country "KZ93")[1]
Originally, the station served Emporia at 92.7 MHz. The earliest call letters are KZOC, first assigned in 1981. I don't know exactly when the station went on the air, but it was in late 1982. The format was country. The station eventually moved to 92.9 mHz and upgraded power to 36,000 watts in 1989.
1995-2003 - KANS (50s-60s Oldies)[2]
The KANS-FM calls were assigned April 1, 1995. The oldies format was satellite-fed. Owner C&C Consulting downgraded the transmitter to 7,900 watts in 2000.
2003-2005 - KKYD (Rhythmic CHR "Wild 92.9")[3]
This was certainly a change. Topeka had never had an urban-formatted station before. But it happened in 2003 after a sale to 3 Point Communications. The format began with a stunt, a continuous loop of Tone Loc's "Wild Thing." Despite the new owners using the same playlist for several months, the station actually did well in the ratings.
2005-2006 - KMXN (70s-90s hits "Max FM")[4]
Using the name Viking Media, and later becoming Great Plains Media, Jerome Zimmer bought the station in 2005. Zimmer reportedly didn't want to be involved with an Urban-related format, so around the time KLZR was officially going Hot Adult Contemporary, Zimmer brought a "Jack FM"-style format to this frequency. Max FM never had jocks. The station's playlist greatly resembled Classic Hits KWIC. Great Plains Media upgraded the wattage to 42,000 watts, moving the transmitter again-- closer to Lawrence.
2006-2007 - KMXN (Classic Rock "X 92-9")[5]
Another year begat another format change. With "Max" not doing so well, KMXN flipped to classic rock to compete more directly against KDVV and KWIC. KMXN added live air talent, plus the syndicated Bob & Tom show. During this time, KMXN started to carry Free State High School sports.
2007-2009 - KMXN (Hard Album Rock "X 92-9")[6]
In January 2007, "X" transitioned from classic rock to a more current-based hard rock. The station progressively targeted Lawrence beginning in this time period. They went through a couple of different syndicated morning shows during this time, the second one a Michigan-based show called "Free Beer And Hot Wings."
2009-present - KMXN (Country "92.9 the Bull")[7]
After a few days of stunting with television theme songs, KMXN flipped to country as "92.9 the Bull" on October 8, 2009. The station signed up the syndicated Big D & Bubba show for mornings. The flip makes the station the fourth country station in Topeka, all with different owners. KOFO simulcasted in 92.9's HD2 channel from 2011 to 2013.
Current airstaff
- Big D and Bubba - The Big D and Bubba Show 5-9A (Mon. thru Sat.)[8]
- Billy Mac - The Billy Mac Show 9-2P[9]
- Josh Roberts - The Josh Roberts Radio Show 2-7pm[10]
- Wendy Behee - Nights with Wendy 7P-Midnight[11]
- Shawn Parr - Country's Hot List with Shawn Parr 8A-Noon (Sundays)[12]
- Mike Hannah - Farmer's Turnpike 8P-Midnight (Sundays)[13]
References
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://kcradio.tripod.com/929.html
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/16676796.php?
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/16716370.php
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/16716370.php
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/16763610.php
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/7924348.php
- ^ http://www.bull929.com/pages/15181959.php
External links
- 92.9 The Bull website
- KMXN in the FCC FM station database
- KMXN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database