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{{Infobox radio station
image = <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:KEZA-FM.png|190px]] -->|
name = KEZA|
| name = KEZA
| logo = KEZA Magic 107.9 logo.jpg
airdate = 1983|
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| city = [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]]
frequency = 107.9 ([[Megahertz|MHz]])|
city = [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]]|
| area = [[Northwest Arkansas]]
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| branding = Magic 107.9
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area = [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]]<br>[[Ft. Smith, Arkansas]]|
format = [[AC]]|
| frequency = 107.9 [[MHz]]
| airdate = {{start date and age|1983|9|16|p=y}}
owner = [[Clear Channel Communications]] |
| format = [[Adult contemporary music|Adult contemporary]]
erp = 99,000 [[watt]]s|
| erp = {{val|100000|u=watts|fmt=commas}}
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branding = Magic 107.9|
| haat = {{convert|384|m|ft|sp=us}}
slogan = The Best Variety of the 80's, 90's, & Today|
| coordinates = {{coord|35.853|N|94.026|W|US-AR_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
class = C|
| class = C
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website = [http://www.magic1079.com/ www.magic1079.com] |
| callsign_meaning = Easy Arkansas (previous format)
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[KIGL]]|[[KKIX]]|[[KMXF]]}}
| facility_id = 12702
| affiliations = [[Premiere Networks]]
| owner = [[iHeartMedia, Inc.]]
| licensee = iHM Licenses, LLC
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| webcast = {{iHeartRadio|3446/}}
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| website = {{URL|https://magic1079.iheart.com/}}
}}
}}

'''KEZA''' is a commercial [[radio station]] located in [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]], broadcasting to [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]] and [[Ft. Smith, Arkansas]] area on 107.9 [[FM Broadcasting|FM]]. '''KEZA''' airs an [[adult contemporary]] music format branded as "Magic 107.9".
'''KEZA''' (107.9 [[MHz]]) is a [[commercial broadcasting|commercial]] [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[radio station]] in [[Fayetteville, Arkansas]], broadcasting to [[Northwest Arkansas]], including [[Bentonville, Arkansas|Bentonville]] and [[Fort Smith, Arkansas|Fort Smith]]. KEZA is owned by [[iHeartMedia]] and airs an [[Adult contemporary music|adult contemporary]] [[radio format]] branded as "Magic 107.9." For much of November and December, it switches to all-[[Christmas music]]. In the evening, KEZA carries the [[radio syndication|nationally syndicated]] [[Delilah Rene|Delilah]]. On Saturday mornings, it carries [[Ellen K]]. Both shows are supplied by co-owned [[Premiere Networks]].

KEZA has an [[effective radiated power]] (ERP) of 100,000 watts. The [[transmitter]] is on Skelton Road in [[Wyola, Arkansas]].<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=KEZA&x=0&y=0&sr=Y&s=C Radio-Locator.com/KEZA]</ref> The signal covers sections of [[Arkansas]], [[Oklahoma]] and [[Missouri]]. The [[radio studio|studio]]s and offices are on East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville.<ref>[https://magic1079.iheart.com/contact/ Magic1079.com/contact]</ref>

==History==
On September 16, 1983, KEZA first [[sign-on|signed on]] the air.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1985/B-Radio-All-BC-YB-1985.pdf Information] from [[Broadcasting & Cable|Broadcasting Yearbook]] 1985 page B-18</ref> It was owned by Hamden Communications with studios on First Place in Fayetteville. It chose the [[call sign]] KEZA because it played [[Easy Listening]] music.

The station played quarter hour sweeps of mostly instrumental [[cover version]]s of popular songs, as well as [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] and [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] show tunes. In the 1980s, as its audience started to age, KEZA added more soft vocals. However, advertisers usually seek young to middle aged listeners, so management decided to eliminate the instrumentals.

On February 14, 1989, it switched to [[soft adult contemporary]] music as "Magic 107.9". In August 2000, the station was acquired by [[Clear Channel Communications]], the forerunner of current owner iHeartMedia.<ref>[https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/2006/Radio-All-%20BC-YB-2006.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 2006 page D-60]</ref> In the early 2000s, KEZA moved to a mainstream [[adult contemporary]] format.

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://magic1079.iheart.com/ Official Website]
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{{Fayetteville (North West Arkansas) Radio}}
{{Ft. Smith Radio}}
{{Adult Contemporary Radio Stations in Arkansas}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in Arkansas|EZA]]
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 12 July 2024

KEZA
Broadcast areaNorthwest Arkansas
Frequency107.9 MHz
BrandingMagic 107.9
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
September 16, 1983 (41 years ago) (1983-09-16)
Call sign meaning
Easy Arkansas (previous format)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID12702
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT384 meters (1,260 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°51′11″N 94°01′34″W / 35.853°N 94.026°W / 35.853; -94.026
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitemagic1079.iheart.com

KEZA (107.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station in Fayetteville, Arkansas, broadcasting to Northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville and Fort Smith. KEZA is owned by iHeartMedia and airs an adult contemporary radio format branded as "Magic 107.9." For much of November and December, it switches to all-Christmas music. In the evening, KEZA carries the nationally syndicated Delilah. On Saturday mornings, it carries Ellen K. Both shows are supplied by co-owned Premiere Networks.

KEZA has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts. The transmitter is on Skelton Road in Wyola, Arkansas.[2] The signal covers sections of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. The studios and offices are on East Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville.[3]

History

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On September 16, 1983, KEZA first signed on the air.[4] It was owned by Hamden Communications with studios on First Place in Fayetteville. It chose the call sign KEZA because it played Easy Listening music.

The station played quarter hour sweeps of mostly instrumental cover versions of popular songs, as well as Hollywood and Broadway show tunes. In the 1980s, as its audience started to age, KEZA added more soft vocals. However, advertisers usually seek young to middle aged listeners, so management decided to eliminate the instrumentals.

On February 14, 1989, it switched to soft adult contemporary music as "Magic 107.9". In August 2000, the station was acquired by Clear Channel Communications, the forerunner of current owner iHeartMedia.[5] In the early 2000s, KEZA moved to a mainstream adult contemporary format.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KEZA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KEZA
  3. ^ Magic1079.com/contact
  4. ^ Information from Broadcasting Yearbook 1985 page B-18
  5. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2006 page D-60
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