KNEK-FM

Radio station in Louisiana, United States
  • Washington, Louisiana
  • United States
Broadcast areaLafayette metropolitan areaFrequency104.7 MHzBrandingMagic 104.7 KNEKProgrammingFormatUrban adult contemporaryAffiliationsPremiere NetworksOwnershipOwner
  • Cumulus Media
  • (Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stations
KSMB, KRRQ, KXKCHistory
First air date
1989 (35 years ago) (1989)Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCCFacility ID16370ClassC3ERP25,000 wattsHAAT100 meters (330 ft)Links
Public license information
  • Public file
  • LMS
WebcastListen liveWebsiteknek.com

KNEK-FM (104.7 MHz, "Magic 104.7 KNEK") is a radio station playing an urban adult contemporary format in the Lafayette metropolitan area. It broadcasts under ownership of Cumulus Media. Its studios are located on Galbert Road in Lafayette, Louisiana, and its transmitter is located south of Opelousas, Louisiana.

The station used to be owned by Citadel Broadcasting. In 2007, Citadel transferred 11 of its radio stations (including KNEK-FM) to The Last Bastion Station Trust, LLC upon merger of many ABC Radio stations. However, in January 2008, Last Bastion Station Trust transferred KNEK-FM back to Citadel Broadcasting, effectively placing it back into the Lafayette cluster. In exchange for KNEK-FM, the trust received KRDJ. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.[2]

KNEK-FM simulcasted their programing on AM 1190 KNEK until it left the air in May 2023 due to transmitter issues. Cumulus Media would surrender the KNEK AM license to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in March 2024.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNEK-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Cumulus now owns Citadel Broadcasting". Atlanta Business Journal. September 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  3. ^ Venta, Lance (March 17, 2024). "FCC Report 3/17: $16,200 Penalty & Translator Cancellation Proposed Against Georgia AM". RadioInsight. Retrieved March 17, 2024.

External links

  • Magic 104.7 - Official website
  • KNEK in the FCC FM station database
  • KNEK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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Radio stations in the Lafayette, Louisiana, metropolitan area
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  • KJCB (770 AM)
  • KNEK (1190 AM)
Nearby regions
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
Beaumont–Port Arthur
Fort Polk South
Houma-Thibodaux
Lake Charles
New Orleans
See also
List of radio stations in Louisiana

Notes
1. Audio for TV channel 6 (KXKW-LP/Ind)
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KCJM-LP - Alexandria
KNEK - Washington
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