KZJZ is an FM radio station on 106.7 MHz licensed to Babbitt, Minnesota. KZJZ is owned by Real Presence Radio.

KZJZ
Broadcast areaEly, Minnesota
Frequency106.7 MHz
BrandingReal Presence Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic talk radio
NetworkReal Presence Radio
Ownership
OwnerReal Presence Radio
History
First air date
1998; 26 years ago (1998)
Former call signs
KAOD (1998–2017)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID18530
ClassC2
ERP19,000 watts
HAAT131 meters
Transmitter coordinates
47°41′18″N 91°54′21″W / 47.68833°N 91.90583°W / 47.68833; -91.90583
Translator(s)105.5 W288AI (Ely)
Links
Public license information
Websiteyourcatholicradiostation.com

History

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As KAOD, 106.7 FM in Babbitt, along with WXXZ (95.3 FM) in Grand Marais, formerly simulcast KQDS-FM from Duluth. In 2017, Midwest Communications sold W288AI (105.5 FM, Ely), WXXZ, and KAOD to Aurora Broadcasting, finding that the rural stations did not fit their business.[2]

In 2017, KAOD and WXXZ both changed their callsigns. KAOD changed its callsign to KZJZ, and WXXZ changed its callsign to WVVE.

In May 2018, after stunting, KZJZ and WVVE launched an adult album alternative format branded as "Radio North Of Ordinary".[3] It was the first full-time AAA format in the region.[4]

In December 2018, Aurora Broadcasting announced that they would sell KZJZ and FM translator W288AI to Real Presence Radio.[5] The sale was consummated on April 30, 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZJZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "New radio stations sign on for the North Shore, Boundary Waters". Boreal. May 29, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  3. ^ "New AAA Radio Station Launches In Northeastern Minnesota". RadioInsight. May 16, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Aurora Broadcasting Announces Launch Of 'Radio North of Ordinary'". AllAccess. May 23, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  5. ^ NorthPine.com
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