| Broadcast area | Longview-Kelso |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | Cookin' Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Subchannels | HD2: Active rock "101.5 The Blitz" |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | July 7, 1968[1] |
Former call signs | KLYK (1968–2003) |
Call sign meaning | Sounds like cookin’ (reference to branding) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 38378 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 700 watts |
| HAAT | 262 meters (860 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°9′52.00″N 122°51′13.00″W / 46.1644444°N 122.8536111°W |
| Translators | 101.5 K268BN (Eufaula-Longview, relays HD2) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live Listen live (HD2) |
| Website | kukn.com 1015theblitz.com (HD2) |
KUKN (105.5 FM, "Cookin' Country") is a radio station broadcasting a country music format.[3] Licensed to Longview, Washington, United States, the station is currently owned by Washington Interstate Broadcasting, Inc.[4]
KUKN-HD2
[edit]KUKN-HD2 (101.5 K268BN FM, "101.5 The Blitz") is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format.
On November 5, 2021, KUKN-HD2 dropped its adult hits formats and began stunting with Christmas music as "101.5 The Sleigh".[5] On December 26, 2021, KUKN flipped to active rock as 101.5 The Blitz.[6]
On May 16, 2022, KUKN-HD2, “101.5 The Blitz”, introduced its first official on air lineup. Their morning show, Mood Killers with Marconi Bologna and Eddie Barella, airs 6-10a. John Paul hosts middays 10a-3p. Pork Chop hosts afternoons 3-8p.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Hansen, Harriet (July 9, 1968). "Talking Business". The Daily News. Longview, Washington. p. 14. Retrieved November 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KUKN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ^ "KUKN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved March 13, 2010.
- ^ "Sleigh Rides In As Classic Hits Move In Longview/Kelso Double Flip". Radioinsght. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Rock Blitzes Into Longview/Kelso". Radioinsght. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "Washington's '101.5 The Blitz' Recruits Former KUFO Portland Air Talent". Insideradio.com. May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 38378 (KUKN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KUKN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 91970 (K268BN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K268BN at FCCdata.org
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