KSYN

KSYN (92.5 FM), known as "Kissin' 92.5", is a CHR radio station licensed to Joplin, Missouri. It serves the "Four-State Region." Cities in KSYN's primary coverage area include: Joplin, Neosho, Monett, and Nevada, Missouri; Pittsburg, Parsons, Fort Scott, and Chanute, Kansas; Miami and Vinta, Oklahoma; and Bella Vista, Rogers, and Bentonville, Arkansas.

Founder[]

KSYN was founded in 1960 by William B. "Bill" Neal. Following an injury that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge, Neal was transferred to Paris, France where he began his career in broadcasting with the Armed Forces Radio Service. In addition to KSYN, Neal owned WMBH and founded Joplin AM station KQYX. In 2000, Neal was awarded the Pioneer in Broadcasting Award from Missouri Southern State University in recognition of his work in the development of FM radio and for his role in popularizing the modern AM talk radio format. He is also one of only six individuals to be honored with the Lifetime Member award from the Missouri Broadcasters Association.

History[]

The Modern Era
Since 1998, KSYN has been owned by James L. "Jim" Zimmer under the Zimmer family's Zimmer Radio Group (1998–2006) and Zimmer Radio, Inc (2007–present). During the Zimmer era, the station has been brought fully into the modern, computer age and KSYN's position near the top of listener surveys has been re-established.

External links[]

• KSYN in the FCC FM station database
• KSYN on Radio-Locator
• KSYN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

Coordinates: 37°05′49″N 94°34′26″W / 37.097°N 94.574°W / 37.097; -94.574