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KZJZ (FM)

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Babbitt, Minnesota
United States
Broadcast area Ely, Minnesota
Frequency 106.7 MHz
Branding Real Presence Radio
Programming
Format Catholic talk radio
Network Real Presence Radio
Ownership
Owner Real Presence Radio
History
First air date 1998
Former call signs KAOD (1998–2017)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority FCC
Facility ID 18530
Class C2
ERP 19,000 watts
HAAT 131 meters
Transmitter coordinates 47°41′18″N 91°54′21″W / 47.68833°N 91.90583°W
Translator 105.5 W288AI (Ely)
Links
Website yourcatholicradiostation.com

KZJZ is an FM radio station on 106.7 MHz licensed to Babbitt, Minnesota. KZJZ is owned by Real Presence Radio.

History

As KAOD, 106.7 FM in Babbitt, along with WXXZ (95.3 FM) in Grand Marais, formerly simulcast KQDS-FM from Duluth. In 2017, Midwest Communications sold W288AI (105.5 FM, Ely), WXXZ, and KAOD to Aurora Broadcasting, finding that the rural stations did not fit their business.[2]

In 2017, KAOD and WXXZ both changed their callsigns. KAOD changed its callsign to KZJZ, and WXXZ changed its callsign to WVVE.

In May 2018, after stunting, KZJZ and WVVE launched an adult album alternative format branded as "Radio North Of Ordinary".[3] It was the first full-time AAA format in the region.[4]

In December 2018, Aurora Broadcasting announced that they would sell KZJZ and FM translator W288AI to Real Presence Radio.[5] The sale was consummated on April 30, 2019.

References

  1. Back to citation "Facility Technical Data for KZJZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Back to citation "New radio stations sign on for the North Shore, Boundary Waters". Boreal. May 29, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  3. Back to citation "New AAA Radio Station Launches In Northeastern Minnesota". RadioInsight. May 16, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  4. Back to citation "Aurora Broadcasting Announces Launch Of 'Radio North of Ordinary'". AllAccess. May 23, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  5. Back to citation NorthPine.com