KCYS
| Broadcast area | Astoria, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.5 MHz |
| Branding | C-96 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1997 (at 98.1) |
Former frequencies | 98.1 MHz (1997–2012) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 78427 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (328 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°57′11″N 123°56′14″W / 45.95306°N 123.93722°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | c96kcys.com |
KCYS (96.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Seaside, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by Jeff Huffman, through licensee Jacobs Radio Programming, LLC. KCYS broadcasts a country music format.[2][3]
The state of Oregon has designated KCYS as the primary, also called "P-1", provider to Clatsop County of bulletins about weather and other emergencies issued by state agencies and officials.[4]
History
[edit]This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on September 5, 1996.[5] The new station was assigned the KCYS call sign by the FCC on November 25, 1996.[6] KCYS received its license to cover from the FCC on April 1, 1998.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCYS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (March 2, 2007). "The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast". Tower Site of the Week.
- ^ Bennett, Tom (December 22, 2006). "County works out deal to keep radio stations on the air". The Daily Astorian.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19951108ME)". FCC Media Bureau. September 5, 1996.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19970804KC)". FCC Media Bureau. April 1, 1998.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 743474 (KCYS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCYS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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