KBSZ
Encyclopedia
KBSZ is a radio station
broadcasting a talk
format. Licensed to Apache Junction, Arizona
, USA, the station is currently owned by 1TV.com.
as KUUK at 1250 kHz on 1981-03-11. On 1987-01-01, the station changed its call sign to KCIW. On 1989-07-18 to KTIM. On 1996-03-01 to the current KBSZ.
In May, 2010, KBSZ moved its transmitter from Wickenburg (about 60 miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix
) to Apache Junction (35 miles east of Downtown Phoenix), and moved to 1260 kHz on the AM dial, with a Classic Hits
/Oldies
format targeting the residents of Apache Junction. After only four months, the station adopted the current talk format on September 7.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
broadcasting a talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
format. Licensed to Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction is a city in Maricopa and Pinal counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city was 35,840, most of whom lived in Pinal County....
, USA, the station is currently owned by 1TV.com.
History
The station went on the air in Wickenburg, ArizonaWickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 6,423.-Geography:Wickenburg is located at ....
as KUUK at 1250 kHz on 1981-03-11. On 1987-01-01, the station changed its call sign to KCIW. On 1989-07-18 to KTIM. On 1996-03-01 to the current KBSZ.
In May, 2010, KBSZ moved its transmitter from Wickenburg (about 60 miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
) to Apache Junction (35 miles east of Downtown Phoenix), and moved to 1260 kHz on the AM dial, with a Classic Hits
Classic hits
Classic hits is a radio format which generally includes rock and pop music from 1964 to 1989. The term is sometimes erroneously used as a synonym for the adult hits format, but is more accurately characterized as a contemporary style of the oldies format...
/Oldies
Oldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
format targeting the residents of Apache Junction. After only four months, the station adopted the current talk format on September 7.