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KCYS

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KCYS
Broadcast areaAstoria, Oregon
Frequency96.5 MHz
BrandingC-96
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Jeff Huffman
  • (Jacobs Radio Programming, LLC)
History
First air date
1997 (at 98.1)
Former frequencies
98.1 MHz (1997–2012)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID78427
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (328 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
45°57′11″N 123°56′14″W / 45.95306°N 123.93722°W / 45.95306; -123.93722
Links
Public license information
Websitec96kcys.com

KCYS (96.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Seaside, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by Jeff Huffman, through licensee Jacobs Radio Programming, LLC. KCYS broadcasts a country music format.[2][3]

The state of Oregon has designated KCYS as the primary, also called "P-1", provider to Clatsop County of bulletins about weather and other emergencies issued by state agencies and officials.[4]

History

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This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on September 5, 1996.[5] The new station was assigned the KCYS call sign by the FCC on November 25, 1996.[6] KCYS received its license to cover from the FCC on April 1, 1998.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCYS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  3. ^ Fybush, Scott (March 2, 2007). "The Big Trip 2006, Part IV: The Northern Oregon Coast". Tower Site of the Week.
  4. ^ Bennett, Tom (December 22, 2006). "County works out deal to keep radio stations on the air". The Daily Astorian.
  5. ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19951108ME)". FCC Media Bureau. September 5, 1996.
  6. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
  7. ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19970804KC)". FCC Media Bureau. April 1, 1998.
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