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, broadcasting to the Eugene-

area on 93.3 FM. It is owned by Mckenzie River Broadcasting. Syndicated programming included ''

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'' hosted by

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from

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History

Throughout the 1980s, and into the early 1990s, 93.1 KSND (known as “K-Sound” or “The Sound” for a time) had a Top 40 format. It was an affiliate of

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. In late 1992, KSND was sold to McKenzie River Broadcasting, Inc. which ended the longtime Top 40 format at the end of year. On January 1, 1993, KSND began a two week long simulcast with its new sister station; “Magic 94” KMGE. In mid January, “New Country 93” debuted with “Today’s Hottest New Country” and the new call letters; KKNU. In 2006, KKNU moved from 93.1 to 93.3, to allow KAST-FM (now KRYP) to move into the Portland market on the 93.1 frequency.

Translators

KKNU programming is also carried on a network of

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stations to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.

References

External links

KKNU official website
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