KAPB-FM (97.7 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a 1990s-based classic country format. Licensed to Marksville, Louisiana, United States, the station is currently owned by Bontemps Media Services LLC. Station was associated with KAPB-AM 1370KHZ.
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| Broadcast area | Avoyelles Parish Rapides Parish |
| Frequency | 97.7 MHz |
| Branding | 977 The Cajun |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | 1990s-based Classic country, Louisiana Favorites, Classic Rock |
| Affiliations | CBS News Louisiana Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Bontemps Media Services LLC |
| History | |
First air date | 1971 |
Former call signs | KWLB-FM (1980–1987) |
Call sign meaning | Know Avoyelles Parish Better |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 67036 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 31°7′27.7″N 92°4′40.5″W / 31.124361°N 92.077917°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | https://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAPB |
| Website | https://977thecajun.com |
History
editThe station was assigned the call letters KWLB-FM on 1980-08-01. On 1987-06-25, the station changed its call sign to the current KAPB-FM.[2]
The initials "KAPB" stand for Know Avoyelles Parish Better. KAPB tweaked format to 1990s-based classic country along with Louisiana Legends on May 1, 2017. The station has a program called the "Swap Shop" formerly the "Trading Post" where callers can call in and sell, swap, or give away items. The Cajun airs The Saturday Morning Get Together with David Skoug from 6-12PM highlighting Louisiana Swamp Pop, Zydeco and Cajun music. The Cajun also airs The Classic Pig Roast, playing earlier classics from the 1950s to the 1980s from 12-4 Saturdays and 12-3 Sundays with Pat's Place following with Cajun music until 6PM.
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAPB-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KAPB-FM Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 67036 (KAPB-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KAPB-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for KAPB-FM
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