KZHT (97.1 FM) is a Top 40 (CHR) formatted

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broadcasting to the

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. It is owned by

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as one of six

s in this market. The station's studios are located in

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and its transmitter site is located southwest of the city on

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in the

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Station history

Beautiful music (1961-198?)

The station signed on in 1961 as KLUB-FM, airing a beautiful music format that was partially simulcasted with KLUB-AM.

Adult contemporary (198?-2000)

The station then became KISN "Kissin 97", airing an adult contemporary format.

'80s hits (2000-2003)

On November 3, 2000, the station changed to an All-80s Hits format. It retained the "Kissin 97" name and airstaff. In 2001, KISN and at least four other Clear Channel stations in the U.S. aired the program ''Martha Quinn's Rewind''.

Top 40 (2003-present)

On December 22, 2003, 97.1 became the new home of KZHT and its top 40 format. KZHT and KISN owner Clear Channel opted to sell the limited-coverage 94.9 frequency.

References

External links

KZHT official website
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