KARY-FM

KARY-FM (100.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Grandview, Washington, United States, the station serves the Yakima area. The station is currently owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Yakima, LLC.[1]

KARY-FM
CityGrandview, Washington
Broadcast areaYakima, Washington
Frequency100.9 MHz
Branding100.9 Cherry FM
SloganYakima's Greatest Hits
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerStephens Media Group
(SMG-Yakima, LLC)
History
First air date
April 22, 1987 (1987-04-22)
Former call signs
KGRU (1987–1988, CP)
Call sign meaning
Possibly a form of Cherry
Technical information
Facility ID53674
ClassC2
ERP7,800 watts
HAAT369 meters (1,211 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°29′12″N 120°0′5″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitecherryfm.com

History

The station went on the air as KGRU on April 22, 1987. On May 1, 1988, the station changed its call sign to the current KARY-FM.[2]

On May 26, 2010, it was rumoured KARY's parent company New Northwest Broadcasters's stations could possibly be sold in the near future. Principal of Revitalization Partners, Alan Davis says "The stations are on the air; it’s business as usual. I can only tell you there appears to be demand for the stations."[3][4] In 2012, the stations were sold to James Ingstad.

References
  1. "KARY-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "KARY Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "New Northwest Broadcasters Yakima, Washington stations are on the air, and could be sold". Radio-Info.com. May 26, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
  4. "Future of local radio stations still unclear". Yakimaherald.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2010.


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