KUKN explained

KUKN
City:Longview, Washington
Area:Longview-Kelso
Branding:Cookin' Country
Translator:101.5 K268BN (Eufaula-Longview, relays HD2)
Airdate:1968 (as KLYK)
Format:Country
Subchannels:HD2: Active rock "101.5 The Blitz"
Erp:700 watts
Haat:262m (860feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:38378
Coordinates:46.1644°N -122.8536°W
Callsign Meaning:Sounds like cookin’ (reference to branding)
Former Callsigns:KLYK (1968–2003)
Owner:Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Inc.
Webcast:
(HD2)
Website:kukn.com
1015theblitz.com (HD2)
Licensing Authority:FCC

KUKN (105.5 FM, "Cookin' Country") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format.[1] Licensed to Longview, Washington, United States, the station is currently owned by Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Inc.[2]

KUKN-HD2

KUKN-HD2 (101.5 K268BN FM, "101.5 The Blitz") is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format.

On November 5, 2021, KUKN-HD2 dropped its adult hits formats and began stunting with Christmas music as "101.5 The Sleigh".[3] On December 26, 2021, KUKN flipped to active rock as 101.5 The Blitz.[4]

On May 16, 2022, KUKN-HD2, “101.5 The Blitz”, introduced its first official on air lineup. Their morning show, Mood Killers with Marconi Bologna and Eddie Barella, airs 6-10a. John Paul hosts middays 10a-3p. Pork Chop hosts afternoons 3-8p. [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Station Information Profile . Winter 2010 . . 2010-03-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100301134627/http://www.arbitron.com/ . 2010-03-01 .
  2. Web site: KUKN Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . 2010-03-13.
  3. Web site: Sleigh Rides In As Classic Hits Move In Longview/Kelso Double Flip. November 5, 2021. Radioinsght. en-US.
  4. Web site: Rock Blitzes Into Longview/Kelso. December 27, 2021. Radioinsght. en-US.
  5. Web site: Washington's '101.5 The Blitz' Recruits Former KUFO Portland Air Talent. . 2022-05-14 . Insideradio.com . 12 May 2022 . en.