KJXK

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KJXK
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CitySan Antonio, Texas
Broadcast areaGreater San Antonio
Frequency102.7 MHz
Branding102.7 Jack FM
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatAdult hits
AffiliationsJack FM
Dallas Cowboys Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerAlpha Media
(Alpha Media Licensee LLC)
KLEY-FM, KSAH, KSAH-FM, KTFM, KTSA, KHHL, KZDC
History
FoundedNovember 20, 1967 (initial CP issued)
First air date
December 3, 1969
(52 years ago) (1969-12-03)[1]
Former call signs
KTSA-FM (CP, never used on-air)[2]
KTFM (1969-2003)
KSRX (2003-2006)
Call sign meaning
JacK FM
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71086
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT202 m (663 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
29°25′07″N 98°29′02″W / 29.41861°N 98.48389°W / 29.41861; -98.48389 (KJXK)
Links
Public license information
Profile
LMS
WebcastListen live
Websitehellojack.com

KJXK (102.7 FM, "102.7 Jack FM") is a radio station in San Antonio, Texas, broadcasting an adult hits music format as a member of the "Jack FM" brand. Its studios are located in Northeast San Antonio, and the transmitter site is atop Tower of the Americas downtown.

History[]

102.7 had its initial construction permit issued on November 20, 1967 as an FM counterpart of KTSA.[2] On June 7, 1968, it was assigned the call letters KTSA-FM, which were changed to KTFM prior to sign-on. KTFM signed-on for the first time on December 3, 1969.[3] The station was originally owned by Waterman Broadcasting of Texas. In 1972, KTFM was looking into a format switch to progressive rock,[4] making that change late 1972-1973. This format lasted until at least 1976, when it shifted towards album rock. In the summer of 1986, the station changed its format to a mainstream pop station that would later evolve into Rhythmic Top 40 by 1988. KTFM was the dominant Top 40 station in San Antonio, competing with KSAQ (which would become KXXM), and the now defunct KITY “Power 93” (now Regional Mexican "Que Buena").

In March 2000, Waterman reached a deal to sell KTFM and KTSA to Infinity Broadcasting for $90 million, as Waterman was looking to focus solely on its television assets.[5] That same year, the Top 40 market would be shaken up by the arrival of a move-in at the 98.5 FM frequency. KBBT was launched as "The Beat", a new hip hop-heavy Rhythmic format which quickly climbed up in the ratings. In August 2001, KTFM would go after KBBT by changing from Mainstream Top 40 to a more rhythmic-leaning Top 40 as "Wild 102-7". KBBT had the hip hop audience, and KTFM started to see their ratings decline.[6]

On October 24, 2003, KTFM dropped the Top 40/CHR format after 17 years and flipped to Mainstream rock as "102.7 K-Rock"; the call letters would become KSRX. The first song on "K-Rock" was "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses.[7][8] On January 1, 2006, after a brief "Free FM" stunt, KSRX became "102.7 Jack FM" with the KJXK calls and adult hits format. The first song on "Jack" was "Get Ready for This" by 2 Unlimited.[9]

In August 2006, CBS Radio sold KJXK and KTSA to Border Media Partners (BMP) for $45 million.[10] Meanwhile, BMP revived the KTFM calls in 2005 on 94.1 FM, which has since reverted to its well-known Top 40 format.

On October 14, 2013, BMP sold KJXK and the rest of its San Antonio cluster to L&L Broadcasting (now Alpha Media) for $31 million.[11] The transaction closed on January 31, 2014.[12]

On January 7, 2016, at 4 p.m., after a half-hour of "goodbye"-themed songs (ending with "Someone like You" by Adele), KJXK briefly stunted with country music, keeping the “Jack FM” name, but including barnyard sounds in their bumpers and branding their Facebook page as "102.7 Yeehaw FM". As KTFM was stunting at the same time, this led listeners to believe KTFM was moving back to 102.7 FM; however, at 5 p.m., “Jack” returned, and the country music was revealed to be a publicity stunt.[13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Miraculous". Express and News. January 17, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  2. ^ a b FCC History Cards for KJXK
  3. ^ "Miraculous". Express and News. January 17, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Billboard Vox Jox News, p.26. Billboard. April 15, 1972. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
  5. ^ "CBS company to buy KTSA and KTFM radio stations". San Antonio Business Journal. March 28, 2000. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Garcia, Gilbert (November 13, 2003). "Airwave shakeup leaves little wiggle room in the crowded rock field". San Antonio Current. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  7. ^ http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2003/RR-2003-10-31.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2004/RR-2004-01-02.pdf
  9. ^ http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2006/RR-2006-01-06.pdf
  10. ^ "CBS to Sell Two Texas Properties to Border Media for $45 Million". RadioWorld. August 22, 2006. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "L&L Broadcasting Acquires Border Media Stations For $31 Million". All Access. October 14, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Consummation Notice". Federal Communications Commission. February 3, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  13. ^ Jack-FM San Antonio Stunting With Country Music?

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Coordinates: 29°25′08″N 98°29′02″W / 29.419°N 98.484°W / 29.419; -98.484

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