KMAZ-LP (102.5 FM) is a

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that is licensed to serve the inner Loop and Downtown areas of

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, United States. The station broadcasts an

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branded as "Amazing 102.5". KMAZ-LP broadcasts from the top of the

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Building, 1000 Louisiana St., Houston TX, 77002. Its coverage area encompasses Downtown Houston, all Wards, The Heights, Montrose, West University, Rice Villages, and most of the areas located within the Interstate 610 Loop.

History

In January 2015, Bread of Life, Inc. was issued a construction permit for a LPFM radio facility on 102.5

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in downtown Houston. The facility was granted a License to Cover on July 20, 2015, and began transmission on the same day. Under the facility's construction permit, the station was originally assigned the calls of KAYZ-LP, but were changed to the current KMAZ-LP prior to sign on.

External links

Official website
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