KYIZ

KYIZ (1620 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Adult Contemporary and Black Talk Radio format. On Sundays, Urban Gospel music (courtesy of sister station KRIZ) is heard from 6AM to 6PM. Licensed to Renton, Washington, United States, KYIZ serves the Seattle metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by the Kris Bennett Broadcasting. Nationally syndicated shows heard on KYIZ include Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Al Sharpton and D.L. Hughley.

KYIZ
CityRenton, Washington
Broadcast areaSeattle metropolitan area
BrandingThe Z Twins
Frequency1620 kHz
First air date1998
FormatUrban Adult Contemporary - Black Talk
Power10,000 watts (day)
1,000 watts (night)
ClassB
Call sign meaningOne of theZ Twins: KRIZ(s) Bennett, owner
OwnerKris Bennett Broadcasting
(Kris Bennett Broadcasting)
Websitewww.ztwins.com

KYIZ is one of the two stations that make up The Z Twins, serving the Puget Sound region, most notably the African American communities of King and Pierce County, Washington.

KYIZ shares its studios with KRIZ in the city's Central District east of downtown. KYIZ's transmitter is located in Renton off Wells Avenue South.[1] KYIZ broadcasts with 10,000 watts by day. But to avoid interfering with other stations on AM 1620, it reduces power at night to 1,000 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna at all times.

History

KYIZ first signed on the air in 1998.[2] It has been owned by Kris Bennett since its founding, with studios and offices located on South Jackson Street. It has served the African-American community throughout its history.


References
  1. Radio-Locator.com/KYIZ
  2. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page 483


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