KIVY (AM) explained

KIVY
City:Crockett, Texas
Area:Jacksonville-Palestine
Branding:1290 AM 102.9 & 105.5 FM KIVY
Frequency:1290 kHz
Translator:See § Translator
Airdate:November 11, 1949
Format:Adult standards
Power:2,500 watts day
175 watts night
Class:B
Facility Id:66253
Coordinates:31.3056°N -95.4517°W
Owner:Star Radio Network
Sister Stations:KIVY-FM, KMVL-FM, KMVL
Website:kivy.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KIVY, K275AS, & K288HF (1290 AM, 102.9 & 105.5 FM) is an AM radio station combined with dual FM translators broadcasting an adult standards format to the rural communities of southern Anderson and most of Houston County, Texas, including Crockett, Latexo, Grapeland, and Elkhart.[1] Licensed to Crockett, Texas, United States, the station serves the Jacksonville-Palestine area. The station is currently owned by Leon Hunt.[2]

Current ESPN announcer Carter Blackburn began his broadcast career at KIVY, calling high school football games.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Station Information Profile . Summer 2009 . . 2009-08-22.
  2. Web site: KIVY Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . 2009-08-22.