KKCT

KKCT
Hot 97.5 logo
Broadcast areaBismarck-Mandan
Frequency97.5 MHz
BrandingHot 97.5
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
KACL, KBYZ, KLXX, KUSB
History
First air date
1993
Call sign meaning
CaT Country (original format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID31176
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT255.2 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehot975fm.com

KKCT (97.5 FM), known as Hot 97.5, is a top 40 (CHR) radio station licensed to Bismarck, North Dakota.

Townsquare Media also owns KLXX 1270 (Talk), KBYZ 96.5 (Classic rock), KACL 98.7 (Oldies), and KUSB 103.3 (Country) in the Bismarck-Mandan area. All the studios are at 4303 Memorial Highway in Mandan, along with the AM transmitter and tower. All the FM transmitters are at a site in Saint Anthony, North Dakota, on 57th Road.

Construction permit

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On December 15, 2009 KKCT was granted a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) construction permit to increase HAAT to 305.2 meters. The permit expired on December 15, 2012.

History

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KKCT signed on in 1993 with a country music format as "Kat Kountry", which later became "K-Kountry". KKCT flipped to Contemporary Hit Radio (Top 40) as "Hot 97.5" in 2004, which led to competitor KYYY "Y93" switching to an adult contemporary format. Y93 changed back to Top 40/CHR in September 2012. However, on December 27, Y93 changed its branding to Mix 92.9, and flipped back to adult contemporary.

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46°35′24″N 100°47′49″W / 46.590°N 100.797°W / 46.590; -100.797

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKCT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.