KAPB-FM (97.7 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a 1990s-based classic country format. Licensed to Marksville, Louisiana, United States, the station is currently owned by Bontemps Media Services LLC. Station was associated with KAPB-AM 1370KHZ.

KAPB-FM
Broadcast areaAvoyelles Parish
Rapides Parish
Frequency97.7 MHz
Branding977 The Cajun
Programming
Language(s)English
Format1990s-based Classic country, Louisiana Favorites, Classic Rock
AffiliationsCBS News
Louisiana Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerBontemps Media Services LLC
History
First air date
1971 (53 years ago) (1971)
Former call signs
KWLB-FM (1980–1987)
Call sign meaning
Know Avoyelles Parish Better
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67036
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
31°7′27.7″N 92°4′40.5″W / 31.124361°N 92.077917°W / 31.124361; -92.077917
Links
Public license information
Webcasthttps://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAPB
Websitehttps://977thecajun.com

History

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The station was assigned the call letters KWLB-FM on 1980-08-01. On 1987-06-25, the station changed its call sign to the current KAPB-FM.[2]

The initials "KAPB" stand for Know Avoyelles Parish Better. KAPB tweaked format to 1990s-based classic country along with Louisiana Legends on May 1, 2017. The station has a program called the "Swap Shop" formerly the "Trading Post" where callers can call in and sell, swap, or give away items. The Cajun airs The Saturday Morning Get Together with David Skoug from 6-12PM highlighting Louisiana Swamp Pop, Zydeco and Cajun music. The Cajun also airs The Classic Pig Roast, playing earlier classics from the 1950s to the 1980s from 12-4 Saturdays and 12-3 Sundays with Pat's Place following with Cajun music until 6PM.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAPB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KAPB-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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