KXZZ (AM)

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Coordinates: 30°15′28″N 93°11′55″W / 30.25778°N 93.19861°W / 30.25778; -93.19861
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KXZZ
Broadcast areaLake Charles, Louisiana
Frequency1580 kHz
BrandingSportsRadio 1580
Programming
FormatDefunct (was Sports)
AffiliationsCBS Sports Radio
Ownership
Owner
KAOK, KBIU, KKGB, KQLK, KYKZ
History
First air date
1947 (as KLOU)
Former call signs
KLOU (1947–1985)
Call sign meaning
"Z-16" (previous format)
Technical information
Facility ID17016
ClassB
Power1,000 watts
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitekxzz1580am.com

KXZZ (1580 AM) was a radio station broadcasting a sports format. It was licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States, and served the Lake Charles area. The station was last owned by Cumulus Media.[1] Its studios were located on Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles and its transmitter was located north of downtown east of Calcasieu River.

History[edit]

Logo until 2020

Frank R. Gibson obtained a construction permit to build a new 1,000-watt, daytime-only radio station in Lake Charles on October 16, 1946.[2] The station went on air in 1947 as KLOU and joined CBS on November 1.[3]

KXZZ's license was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission and canceled on December 28, 2021.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "KXZZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ FCC History Cards for KXZZ
  3. ^ "Four New Affiliates Make CBS Total 171" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 17, 1947. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Cumulus Surrenders KXZZ Lake Charles". RadioInsight. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-30.

External links[edit]

30°15′28″N 93°11′55″W / 30.25778°N 93.19861°W / 30.25778; -93.19861


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