KYNT
Radio station in Yankton, South Dakota, United States
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KYNT (1450 AM, "Radio 1450") is a radio station licensed to serve Yankton, South Dakota. The station is owned and licensed by Riverfront Broadcasting LLC It airs a mix of Classic Hits, Variety Hits, and Soft Adult Contemporary formats.[3] KYNT broadcasts games for the Yankton Bucks and Gazelles, including football, basketball, and wrestling.[4]
- Riverfront Broadcasting LLC
- (Riverfront Broadcasting LLC)
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| Frequency | 1450 kHz |
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| Branding | KYNT FM 102.1 AM 1450 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Hits/Adult Hits/Soft adult contemporary |
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| KKYA | |
| History | |
First air date | 1955 |
Call sign meaning | YaNkTon |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 60857 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°53′30″N 97°25′10″W |
| Translator | 102.1 K271CW (Yankton)[2] |
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| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kynt1450.com |
History
KYNT began its broadcasting career on March 15, 1955, after being authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in January of that year.[5] The station was founded by the Yankton Broadcasting Company, led by real estate developer William M. Smith. Its call letters were chosen to represent the city of "YaNkTon."[6] Notably, legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw worked at KYNT during his high school years in the mid-1950s. In 1960, the station was sold to Leon T. Scoblic and Lloyd G. Reedstrom, who moved all operations to the transmitter site on North Highway 81.[7] Over the decades, KYNT has transitioned through several formats, including "Middle-Of-The-Road" (MOR) and Contemporary, eventually settling into its long-standing role as a full-service community station. In 2008, the station was acquired by Riverfront Broadcasting LLC, owned by Doyle and Carolyn Becker.[8]
Ownership
In February 2008, Riverfront Broadcasting LLC reached an agreement with NRG Media to purchase this station as part of a six station deal.[9]
