KAIM-FM (95.5

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"95.5 The Fish") is a Contemporary Christian radio station based in

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. The

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outlet broadcasts with an ERP of 100 kW. Its studios are in Honolulu's

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district, and its transmitter is near

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History

KAIM was the first commercial FM radio station in Hawai'i. It went on the air November 1, 1953, having narrowly been beaten out by

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for the distinction of being the first FM on the islands. The Christian Broadcasting Association, owned by the Reverend

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, owned KAIM and broadcast from studios and a transmitter on 12th AvenueFCC History Cards for KAIM-FM
/ref> in the Kaimuki neighborhood, which gave rise to its callsign. An FM suffix was added in 1956 to coincide with the launch of KAIM on 870 AM; that station is today KHCM 880. Even though KAIM has been a Contemporary Christian outlet since 1992, it wasn't until after Salem bought the station in 2000 that it adopted "The Fish" moniker and slogan.

References

External links

KAIM official website
Christianity in Honolulu AIM-FM AIM-FM Radio stations established in 1978 1978 establishments in Hawaii Salem Media Group properties Contemporary Christian radio stations in the United States {{Honolulu-stub