KBON

KBON
Broadcast areaLafayette metropolitan area, Alexandria
Frequency101.1 MHz
BrandingKBON 101.1 FM
Programming
FormatAmericana
Ownership
OwnerRose Ann Marx
History
Former call signs
KAHK (never aired, 1994-1997)
Call sign meaning
BON temps (Good times in French)
Technical information
Facility ID60867
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°29′50.00″N 92°15′59.00″W / 30.4972222°N 92.2663889°W / 30.4972222; -92.2663889
Links
Websitekbon.com

KBON (101.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Americana format, deeply rooted in the music of south Louisiana, including swamp pop, zydeco, and cajun-French music mixed in with some traditional oldies, country-western, and R&B music. Licensed to Mamou, Louisiana, the station serves rural portions of both the Lafayette and Alexandria radio markets. Its studios are located in downtown Eunice, Louisiana.

History[edit]

The station went on the air in late 1997. KBON was originally assigned the calls KAHK-FM as a construction permit in 1994, but changed to KBON shortly before signing on.[1]

History of call letters[edit]

The call letters KBON previously were assigned to an AM station in Omaha, Nebraska. It began broadcasting March 1, 1941, on 1400 kHz with 250 W power (full-time).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "KBON Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "KBON Goes MBS March 1" (PDF). Billboard. February 28, 1942. Retrieved 8 February 2015.

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