KZGU, (99.5 FM), branded as 99.5 Guam Shark is a

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broadcasting a

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music format with local

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content. Licensed to

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, the station is currently owned by Sorensen Pacific Broadcasting Inc.

History

The station was assigned the KPXP call letters by the

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on July 12,

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. The station changed to its current KZGU call sign on April 21, 2014, coinciding with its move to Guam from the Northern Mariana Islands. At the same time, the former KRSI became

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, retaining the Power 99 name and format despite being on 97.9 MHz.

References

External links

Guam Shark Official Website
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