KXSS (AM)

KXSS
The studios for WWJO, KLZZ, KMXK, KZRV, KXSS, and WJON, viewed from the Empire Builder
Broadcast areaSt. Cloud, Minnesota
Frequency1390 kHz
Branding1390 Granite City Sports
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsInfinity Sports Network
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Wild
St. Cloud Rox
Westwood One Sports
Ownership
Owner
KLZZ, KMXK, KZRV, WWJO, WJON
History
First air date
1981 (as KKCM)
Former call signs
KKCM (1980–1985)
KRAR (1985–1988)
KZXQ (1988–1989)
KXSS (1989–1996)
KSXX (1996–1996)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID60493
ClassB
Power2,500 watts day
1,000 watts night
Translator(s)93.9 W230DG (Waite Park)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1390granitecitysports.com

KXSS (1390 kHz) is an AM radio station in Waite Park, Minnesota airing a sports format. The station is owned by Townsquare Media.

The radio station’s transmitter is located in Waite Park, serving the St. Cloud metro area. When it was originally brought online in the early 1980s, the studio for the station was near the transmitter site off Highway 23 on the outskirts of Waite Park. The studios were also used for a once local television station WCMN-LP, 13.[2] The studios are now on the eastern side of St. Cloud, shared with several sister stations.

Along with network programming, the station carries local sports events as well, such as broadcasts during St. Cloud Rox baseball games.

History

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The station has had several call letters in its past. FCC history cards indicate the station was originally to be known as KKCM.[3] From November 24, 1985 through February 22nd, 1988, the station was known as KRAR. It then changed to KZXQ. On June 12, 1989, the station changed to its current call letters, KXSS. The station changed again to KSXX on October 11, 1996, and back to KXSS on December 17, 1996.[4] The station aired a pop music format during the 1980s known as Kiss.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXSS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ St. Cloud Area Radio Towers
  3. ^ KXSS History Cards
  4. ^ KXSS Facility record
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45°32′31″N 94°15′41″W / 45.54194°N 94.26139°W / 45.54194; -94.26139