KFXZ-FM (105.9 MHz, "Z 105.9") is a radio station licensed to serve Opelousas, Louisiana. The station is owned by Charles Chatelain, through licensee Delta Media Corporation. It airs an urban adult contemporary format. KFXZ's studios are located on Evangeline Thruway in Carencro, and its transmitter is located south of Opelousas.

KFXZ-FM
Broadcast areaLafayette, Louisiana
BrandingZ 105.9
Programming
FormatUrban adult contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Charles Chatelain
  • (Delta Media Corporation)
KVOL, KFXZ, KYMK-FM KLWB-FM, KOGM, KXKW-LD, KLWB KDCG-CD, KXKW-LP, KSLO-FM, KSLO
History
Former call signs
KFND (1988–1989)
KVOL-FM (1989–2002)
KRXE (2002–2004)
KTSJ (2004–2007)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID9416
ClassA
ERP3,400 watts
HAAT132 meters (433 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitez1059.com

The station was assigned the KFXZ-FM call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on March 4, 2007.[2]

History

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The station started out as an Alternative Rock station, but was later replaced as an easy listening jazz station. The station had been broadcasting a classic country format until November 4, 2008, when the format was changed to Urban AC. The new format featured the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show.

On October 28, 2012, KFXZ-FM changed their format from urban AC to country, branded as "Cat Country 105.9".[3]

On May 1, 2013, KFXZ-FM changed their format back to urban AC, branded as "Z 105.9". The station also broadcast over the air on KLWB DT4.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFXZ-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. ^ "Pittman Flips Two in Lafayette".
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