KBLY (100.5 MHz)[2] is a radio station licensed to Newcastle, Texas broadcasting a new Christian radio format containing both Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel music. The station is owned by Positive Radio Network, LLC and has offices and a studio in Graham, Texas.

KBLY
  • Newcastle, Texas
Frequency100.5
BrandingY100.5FM
Programming
FormatChristian
Ownership
OwnerPositive Radio Network, LLC
History
First air date
December 11, 2016 (2016-12-11)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID198777
ClassA
ERP4.5 kW
HAAT115 meters (377 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
33°6′1.42″N 98°38′46.22″W / 33.1003944°N 98.6461722°W / 33.1003944; -98.6461722 (KBLY)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitehttps://www.positiveradio.net/

History

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KBLY came on the air early in December 2016 playing ad-free Christmas music. On December 26, 2016 KBLY flipped to its full-time format of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel. In 2018, the station was sold to Positive Radio Network, LLC, along with the permit for KCKB, for $87,000.[3][4][5] The sale price represented forgiveness of an outstanding debt owed to Positive Radio Network by previous owners Two Way Communications, LLC; the sale was consummated on January 3, 2019.[citation needed]

Programming

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KBLY plays a mix of music, long-form talk, and public service programs.[citation needed]

Music

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The music format, a mix of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel, is new to the Christian Radio industry and could be likened to a secular Bob or Jack FM format popular in larger markets.

Long-form talk and public service programs

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KBLY provides air-time to several churches within its listening area, as well as rebroadcasting the radio show Pathway to Victory with Robert Jefress.[citation needed]

Sports

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KBLY also provides seasonal sports to its listening area; including the Texas Rangers[6] and Dallas Cowboys.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBLY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KBLY Facility Record".
  3. ^ "Deal Digest", Inside Radio. November 8, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "Sold: Texas FM Pair, Florida AM, Tennessee College Station", All Access Music Group. November 2, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  5. ^ Jacobson, Adam. "Ferris Wheels In A Sunshine State AM", Radio & Television Business Report. November 2, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "Texas Rangers Radio Affiliates". Archived from the original on February 9, 2017.
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