KCST-FM

Coordinates: 43°57′19″N 124°4′26″W / 43.95528°N 124.07389°W / 43.95528; -124.07389
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KCST-FM
Broadcast areaCentral Oregon Coast
Frequency106.9 MHz
BrandingCoast Radio
Programming
FormatAdult Contemporary
AffiliationsABC Radio
Ownership
OwnerCoast Broadcasting Co., Inc.
KCFM
History
First air date
October 1992
Former call signs
KPVX (7/1992-11/1992)
Call sign meaning
CoaST
Technical information
Facility ID12139
ClassA
ERP2,300 watts
HAAT155 meters (509 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
43°57′19″N 124°4′26″W / 43.95528°N 124.07389°W / 43.95528; -124.07389
Links
Websitekcfmradio.com

KCST-FM (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Florence, Oregon, United States, the station serves the central Oregon Coast. The station is currently owned by Coast Broadcasting Co., Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio .[1] The station also broadcasts local Siuslaw High School and Mapleton Junior/Senior High School sports. KCST is part of the Oregon Sports Network, airing Oregon Ducks Sports.

History[edit]

The station went on the air as KPVX on July 30, 1992. On November 16, 1992, the station changed its call sign to the current KCST-FM.[2]

Notable Former Staff[edit]

  • Neil Everett, co-anchor of the West Coast edition of ESPN SportsCenter.
  • Lawrence "Lonny" Whelchel veteran NW radio broadcaster KPNW-Eugene intern 1976, KZOK-Seattle 1978–79, KTAC-Tacoma 1980, KUBE-Seattle 1982–83, O'Day Broadcasting-Seattle1983, KPAM-Lake Oswego 1984, KCST AM/FM from 1989 till 2001. KKNU Eugene, Or. 2001–04. KFIR 720AM Albany, Or. 2019–2020. Currently owns Sure Hits Productions in Eugene, Or.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "KCST-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "KCST Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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