KGBX-FM explained

KGBX-FM
City:Nixa, Missouri
Area:Springfield, Missouri
Branding:105.9 KGBX
Airdate: (as KBLR-FM)
Frequency:105.9 MHz
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:38,000 watts
Haat:170m (560feet)
Class:C2
Facility Id:63887
Coordinates:37.1797°N -93.2608°W
Former Callsigns:KBLR-FM (1979–1979)
KYOO-FM (1979–1989)
Affiliations:Premiere Networks
Owner:iHeartMedia, Inc.
Licensee:iHM Licenses, LLC
Sister Stations:KGMY, KSWF, KTOZ-FM, KXUS
Webcast:Listen Live
Licensing Authority:FCC

KGBX-FM (105.9 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Nixa, Missouri, United States, the station serves the Springfield, Missouri, market. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. and licensed as iHM Licenses, LLC.[1]

History

The station went on the air as KBLR-FM on April 23, 1979. On July 18, 1979, the station changed its call letters to KYOO-FM. This station served the Bolivar, Missouri, area but could be heard in Springfield.

On October 10, 1989, KYOO-FM 106.3 was sold. The station was moved to 105.9 and became the current KGBX-FM primarily serving Springfield.[2]

The city of license was eventually moved from Bolivar to Nixa.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KGBX-FM Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: KGBX-FM Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .