KWID
Encyclopedia
KWID is a Spanish language
radio station
out of Las Vegas and the station is branded as 101.9 La Buena.
101.9 FM signed on as easy listening
KRGN
in the 1960s.
In the early 70s, it flipped to KFM 102 under the call letters KFMS and played an automated Top 40 format. From 1978-1980, KFMS played a well-rounded AOR format.
On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to country
still under the name KFM 102, drawing the ire of the AOR listeners. A month later, KENO
FM-92 switched to AOR, and later became KOMP
.
In early 2000, KFMS flipped to top 40/CHR
101.9 KISS FM, KFMS broadcasted Rick Dees
' morning radio program.
The grouping of 102.7 FM KIIS
in Los Angeles, 1220 AM KIIS
in Santa Clarita, 97.7 FM KAVS
in the Antelope Valley, 105.3 FM KYHT in Barstow/Victor Valley, and 101.9 FM KFMS in Las Vegas created a nearly continuous coverage of KIISFM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as KISS instead of KIIS.
As time went on KFMS began adding more local DJs like Kate and Rick Kelly from 93.1 FM and after KYHT flipped to Y105 in 2001, KFMS discontinued simulcasting programming from KIIS
in Los Angeles, became more Hip hop
leaning, and began a local morning show hosted by Trejo and Nikki, but still continued airing the nationally syndicated Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
program.
In December 2002, 101.9 KISS FM signed off, and began stunting for several days, airing a seemingly endless repeat of Guns N' Roses
' "Welcome to the Jungle
". Once the dust cleared in January 2003, 101.9 FM became Rhythmic CHR Wild 102, Where Hip Hop Lives and changing the call letters to KWID. Station management claimed "we got tired of playing Avril Lavigne
and Britney Spears
".
In late 2004, KWID flipped to Mexican oldies
La Preciosa 101.9. After Lotus Communications took over, the branding changed to La Buena 101.9.
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
radio station
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...
out of Las Vegas and the station is branded as 101.9 La Buena.
History
Easy listening
Easy listening is a broad style of popular music and radio format that emerged in the 1950s, evolving out of big band music, and related to MOR music as played on many AM radio stations. It encompasses the exotica, beautiful music, light music, lounge music, ambient music, and space age pop genres...
KRGN
KRGN
KRGN is a radio station broadcasting a Contemporary Inspirational format. Licensed to Amarillo, Texas, USA, it serves the Amarillo area. The station is currently owned by Family Life Broadcasting, Inc....
in the 1960s.
In the early 70s, it flipped to KFM 102 under the call letters KFMS and played an automated Top 40 format. From 1978-1980, KFMS played a well-rounded AOR format.
On January 1, 1981, KFMS flipped to country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
still under the name KFM 102, drawing the ire of the AOR listeners. A month later, KENO
KENO
KENO is a sports/talk AM radio station in Las Vegas, Nevada owned by the Lotus Broadcasting and featuring programming from the ESPN Deportes Radio network. On March 3, 2008, the station changed its format to ESPN Deportes Radio, and the previous programming was moved to KBAD 920 kHz. KBAD's...
FM-92 switched to AOR, and later became KOMP
KOMP (FM)
KOMP is a class-C FM radio station operating on 92.3 MHz licensed to Las Vegas, Nevada. KOMP broadcasts an active rock music format. The station was originally KENO-FM until February 8, 1981 playing top 40. The station's first song as KOMP was The Who's "Long Live Rock"...
.
In early 2000, KFMS flipped to top 40/CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
101.9 KISS FM, KFMS broadcasted Rick Dees
Rick Dees
Rigdon Osmond "Rick" Dees III is an American comedic performer, entertainer, and radio personality, best known for his internationally syndicated radio show The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown and for the novelty song "Disco Duck." He is a People's Choice Award recipient, a Grammy-nominated...
' morning radio program.
The grouping of 102.7 FM KIIS
KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a partial Top 40 musical format. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications. KIIS is also simulcasted on KVVS in Rosamond, at 105.5 MHz...
in Los Angeles, 1220 AM KIIS
KHTS (AM)
KHTS is an AM radio station in Santa Clarita, California, about 30 miles north of Los Angeles. It is owned by Jeri Lyn Broadcasting . It broadcasts at the frequency of 1220 kHz with 1000 watts during the daytime and 500 watts at night. The station is nicknamed Your Hometown Station...
in Santa Clarita, 97.7 FM KAVS
Koss
Koss can refer to:* Koss Corporation, United States-based company that designs and manufactures headphones.* Johann Olav Koss, a Norwegian Olympic speed-skater and official.* Koss, an album by Paul Kossoff....
in the Antelope Valley, 105.3 FM KYHT in Barstow/Victor Valley, and 101.9 FM KFMS in Las Vegas created a nearly continuous coverage of KIISFM between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. However, KFMS was branded as KISS instead of KIIS.
As time went on KFMS began adding more local DJs like Kate and Rick Kelly from 93.1 FM and after KYHT flipped to Y105 in 2001, KFMS discontinued simulcasting programming from KIIS
KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a partial Top 40 musical format. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications. KIIS is also simulcasted on KVVS in Rosamond, at 105.5 MHz...
in Los Angeles, became more Hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
leaning, and began a local morning show hosted by Trejo and Nikki, but still continued airing the nationally syndicated Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
Rick Dees Weekly Top 40
Rick Dees' Weekly Top 40 is an internationally-syndicated radio program created and hosted by American radio personality Rick Dees. It is currently heard on over 200 radio stations worldwide and the American Forces Network. It is distributed domestically by Citadel Media Networks and...
program.
In December 2002, 101.9 KISS FM signed off, and began stunting for several days, airing a seemingly endless repeat of Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
' "Welcome to the Jungle
Welcome to the Jungle
"Welcome to the Jungle" is a song by American rock band Guns N' Roses, featured on its 1987 debut studio album, Appetite for Destruction. It was released as the band's second single on October 3, 1987, and reached number #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number #24 on the UK Singles Chart...
". Once the dust cleared in January 2003, 101.9 FM became Rhythmic CHR Wild 102, Where Hip Hop Lives and changing the call letters to KWID. Station management claimed "we got tired of playing Avril Lavigne
Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent most of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more...
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
".
In late 2004, KWID flipped to Mexican oldies
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
La Preciosa 101.9. After Lotus Communications took over, the branding changed to La Buena 101.9.