KBUY

Coordinates: 33°19′35″N 105°40′2″W / 33.32639°N 105.66722°W / 33.32639; -105.66722
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KBUY
Frequency1360 kHz
BrandingK-Buy 105.9
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Tracy Knowlton
  • (Walton Stations, Inc.)
KWES, KWES-FM
History
First air date
November 1959 (as KRRR)
Former call signs
KRRR (1959-1983)
KREE (1983-1987)
Technical information
Facility ID70826
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
201 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
33°19′35″N 105°40′2″W / 33.32639°N 105.66722°W / 33.32639; -105.66722
Translator(s)105.9 K290AY (Ruidoso)
Links
Websitewww.kwes.net

KBUY (1360 AM, "K-Buy 105.9") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits music format.[1] Licensed to Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States, the station is currently owned by Tracy Knowlton, through licensee Walton Stations, Inc. and features programming from Fox News Radio.[2]

History[edit]

The station changed its call sign from KRRR to KREE on 27 June 1983. On 1 May 1987, the station changed its call sign to the current KBUY.[3]

On November 2, 2007, KBUY changed its format from oldies to adult contemporary. On May 26, 2014, it changed its format to classic hits, branded as "K-Buy 105.9".[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
  2. ^ "Keithley's Korner: Walton Stations Reach All Ends of Country Spectrum with Addition of Bear Country".
  3. ^ "KBUY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
  4. ^ PrecisionTrak.com

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