KRAT (FM)

KRAT (92.1 FM, "Alt 92.1") is a commercial radio station located in Sparks, Nevada, broadcasting to the Reno, Nevada area airing an alternative rock format. Its studios are located in Reno near the Reno–Tahoe International Airport, with a secondary office in Carson City, and its transmitter is located on Red Hill in North Reno.

KRAT
CitySparks, Nevada
Broadcast areaReno, Nevada
BrandingAlt 92.1
SloganReno's Alternative
Frequency92.1 MHz
Repeater(s)92.1 KRAT-FM1 (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
92.1 KRAT-FM2 (Carson City)
First air date1993 (as KSRN)
FormatAlternative rock
ERP8,900 watts
HAAT153 meters (502 ft)
ClassC3
Facility ID13528
Former call signsKVRX (1990-1991, CP)
KSRN (1991-2000)
KJZS (2000-2010)
KWFP (2010-2018)
OwnerEvans Broadcasting
Sister stationsKKFT, KRFN
WebcastListen Live
Websitealt921reno.com

History

The station signed on the air in 1993 as KSRN with an easy listening format. In 2000, KSRN moved to a stronger signal at 107.7 FM to cover the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas. As a result, the 92.1 frequency became home to KJZS with its smooth jazz format. On September 13, 2010, KJZS changed its format to country, branded as "The Wolf", leaving the Reno radio market without a smooth jazz outlet. On November 9, 2010, KJZS changed their call letters to KWFP, to go with the "Wolf" branding. The Evans Broadcast Company, Inc.[1] purchased this station, along with KWPF "The Bandit" in May 2016 from Wilkes Broadcasting. The station joins the "Real" Classic Country Station KCMY AM 1300/102.5 FM Carson City, and 99.1 KKFT.

On August 25, 2018 at midnight, KWFP changed their format from country (which moved to KRFN-HD2 and 95.1) to alternative rock, branded as "Alt 92.1".[2] The station changed its call sign from KWFP to KRAT on September 14, 2018.

References
  1. http://www.renosfun101.com/evans-broadcast-group/ Evans Broadcast Group
  2. Alt 92.1 Reno to Debut Tonight Radioinsight - August 24, 2018


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