KARY-FM explained

KARY-FM
City:Grandview, Washington
Area:Yakima, Washington
Branding:100.9 Cherry FM
Frequency:100.9 MHz
Format:Classic hits
Erp:7,800 watts
Haat:369m (1,211feet)
Class:C2
Facility Id:53674
Coordinates:46.4867°N -120.0014°W
Callsign Meaning:Possibly a form of Cherry
Former Callsigns:KGRU (1987–1988, CP)
Owner:Stephens Media Group
Licensee:SMG-Yakima, LLC
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:cherryfm.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KARY-FM (100.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Grandview, Washington, United States, the station serves the Yakima area. The station is currently owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Yakima, LLC.[1]

History

The station went on the air as KGRU on April 22, 1987. On May 1, 1988, the station changed its call sign to the current KARY-FM.[2]

On May 26, 2010, it was rumoured KARY's parent company New Northwest Broadcasters's stations could possibly be sold in the near future. Principal of Revitalization Partners, Alan Davis says "The stations are on the air; it’s business as usual. I can only tell you there appears to be demand for the stations."[3] [4] In 2012, the stations were sold to James Ingstad.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KARY-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: KARY Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  3. Web site: New Northwest Broadcasters Yakima, Washington stations are on the air, and could be sold. Radio-Info.com. May 26, 2010. May 26, 2010.
  4. Web site: Future of local radio stations still unclear. https://web.archive.org/web/20100529195927/http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2010/05/25/future-of-local-radio-stations-still-unclear. dead. May 29, 2010. Yakimaherald.com. May 26, 2010.