KFTE (105.1 FM, "Classic Rock 105.1") is a commercial

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, broadcasting to the

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, area. KFTE airs a

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music format, and is owned by

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. Its studios are located on Bertrand Road in Lafayette, and its transmitter is located north of

History

KFTE was established as KROF-FM 104.9, sister station to KROF (960 AM), on May 25, 1974. It initially simulcasted KROF during the day and continued its broadcasts at night. The call letters were changed to KASC on November 1, 1980. In 1994, Schilling Distributing Co., a beer distributor, bought the station from Mid-Acadiana Broadcasting. Previously, it was the last

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station under

ownership since

is withdrawing

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. In 2012, KFTE shifted to Mainstream Rock. On January 19, 2017, KFTE changed their format to classic rock, branded as "Classic Rock 105.1".KFTE Adds Walton and Johnson and Flips to Classic Rock
Radioinsight - January 20, 2017

References

External links

KFTE official website
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