KRZN (96.3 FM, "The Zone") is a commercial radio station in Billings, Montana. KRZN airs an active rock music format. The station airs what it calls "6-packs" of rock which are commercial-free six-song blocks.

KRZN
Broadcast areaBillings Metropolitan Area
Frequency96.3 MHz
BrandingThe Zone 96.3
Programming
FormatActive rock
Ownership
Owner
  • Desert Mountain Broadcasting
  • (Desert Mountain Broadcasting Licenses, LLC)
KBLG, KPLN, KRKX, KWMY, KYYA
History
First air date
1998
Technical information
Facility ID78476
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT212 meters (696 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
45°45′37″N 108°27′9″W / 45.76028°N 108.45250°W / 45.76028; -108.45250
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.963thezone.com

"The Zone" became Billings' first modern rock or alternative radio station. The format of music it plays has sometimes been referred to as new rock as well. Its playlist tends to be a mix of alternative acts, active rock, as well as 1980s classic rock. It began broadcasting as "The Zone" in June 2000. It had formerly played a country music format.

Ownership

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In June 2006, KRZN was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.[1] It was later acquired by Connoisseur Media.[2]

On May 7, 2019 Connoisseur Media announced that it would sell its Billings cluster to Desert Mountain Broadcasting, an entity formed by Connoisseur Billings general manager Cam Maxwell.[3] The sale closed on July 31, 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. 2006-06-19.
  2. ^ KBLG-AM, KRKX and KRZN in Billings sold
  3. ^ "Connoisseur Media Sells Billings Cluster To Desert Mountain Broadcasting". RadioInsight. 9 May 2019.
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