KCYS explained

KCYS
City:	Seaside, Oregon
Area:	Astoria, Oregon
Branding:	C-96
Frequency:	96.5 MHz
Airdate:	1997 (at 98.1)
Format:	Country
Erp:	6,000 watts
Haat:	100 meters (328 feet)
Class:	A
Facility Id:	78427
Coordinates:	45.9531°N -123.9372°W
Former Frequencies:	98.1 MHz (1997–2012)
Affiliations:	Compass Media Networks
Owner:	Jeff Huffman
Licensee:	Jacobs Radio Programming, LLC
Website:	c96kcys.com
Licensing Authority:	FCC

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.^{[1] [2]}

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.^[3]

History

This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on September 5, 1996.^[4] The new station was assigned the KCYS call sign by the FCC on November 25, 1996.^[5] KCYS received its license to cover from the FCC on April 1, 1998.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arbitron . Station Information Profile.
2. News: Scott . Fybush . Tower Site of the Week . The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast . March 2, 2007.
3. News: Tom . Bennett . The Daily Astorian . County works out deal to keep radio stations on the air . December 22, 2006.
4. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BPH-19951108ME) . September 5, 1996.
5. Web site: Call Sign History . FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database . May 4, 2009.
6. Web site: FCC Media Bureau . Application Search Details (BLH-19970804KC) . April 1, 1998.