KCST-FM

KCST-FM (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Florence, Oregon, United States, the station serves the central Oregon Coast. The station is currently owned by Coast Broadcasting Co., Inc. and features programming from ABC Radio .[1] The station also broadcasts local Siuslaw High School and Mapleton Junior/Senior High School sports. KCST is part of the Oregon Sports Network, airing Oregon Ducks Sports.

KCST-FM
CityFlorence, Oregon
Broadcast areaCentral Oregon Coast
BrandingCoast Radio
Frequency106.9 MHz
First air dateOctober 1992
FormatAdult Contemporary
ERP2,300 watts
HAAT155 meters (509 ft)
ClassA
Facility ID12139
Transmitter coordinates43°57′19″N 124°4′26″W
Call sign meaningCoaST
Former call signsKPVX (7/1992-11/1992)
AffiliationsABC Radio
OwnerCoast Broadcasting Co., Inc.
Sister stationsKCFM
Websitekcfmradio.com

History

The station went on the air as KPVX on July 30, 1992. On November 16, 1992, the station changed its call sign to the current KCST-FM.[2]

Notable Former Staff
  • Neil Everett, co-anchor of the West Coast edition of ESPN SportsCenter.
  • Lawrence "Lonny" Whelchel veteran NW radio broadcaster KPNW-Eugene intern 1976, KZOK-Seattle 1978–79, KTAC-Tacoma 1980, KUBE-Seattle 1982–83, O'Day Broadcasting-Seattle1983, KPAM-Lake Oswego 1984, KCST AM/FM from 1989 till 2001. KKNU Eugene, Or. 2001–04. KFIR 720AM Albany, Or. 2019-2020. Currently owns Sure Hits Productions in Eugene, Or.

References
  1. "KCST-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "KCST Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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