KZMX (AM)

KZMX (580 AM) is a radio station licensed to Hot Springs, South Dakota, United States, the station is owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.[1]

KZMX
CityHot Springs, South Dakota
Frequency580 kHz
Branding96 The Mix
Programming
FormatClassic rock
Ownership
OwnerMt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
KZMX-FM, KFCR
History
First air date
November 21, 1988
Technical information
Facility ID46713
ClassB
Power2,300 watts day
310 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
43°27′24″N 103°28′34″W

History

On May 18, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission fined KZMX AM and its sister station, KZMX-FM, a combined $21,500 fine for various violations, including operation of the stations without any staff present, and inability to reach the station's staff.[2]

The station along with others owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting filed for an extension of the special temporary authority in early 2015, due to staffing issues. It was reported that staff had unexpectedly resigned, and there was difficulty finding new employees.[3]

In late 2016, the station returned to the air from its licensed facility, but on exciter power which is significantly less than the licensed effective radiated power. It was reported to be running a classic rock format, however has stunted with CCM in summer 2020.[4]

References
  1. "KZMX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. FCC Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture, In the Matter of Mount Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc., Licensee of Station KZMX(AM), Hot Springs, SD and Station KZMX-FM, Hot Springs, SD, May 18, 2012.
  3. http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/138958/report-wgpa-bethlehem-pa-sold
  4. "Resumption of operations". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 13, 2017.


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