KAPB-FM

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.

KAPB-FM
CityMarksville, Louisiana
Broadcast areaAvoyelles, Parish
Frequency97.7 MHz
Branding97.7 The Cajun
Programming
Format1990s-based classic country
AffiliationsWestwood One News, NBC Radio Sports
Ownership
OwnerBontemps Media Services LLC
History
Former call signs
KWLB-FM (1980-1987)
Call sign meaning
Know Avoyelles Parish Better
Technical information
Facility ID67036
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Links
Webcasthttps://streamdb9web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAPB
Websitehttps://977thecajun.com

History

The 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.[1]

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 Pat Tassin 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.

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