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KBON

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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[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
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
Public license information
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

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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.[2]

History of call letters

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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).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBON". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KBON Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KBON Goes MBS March 1" (PDF). Billboard. February 28, 1942. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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