KMGI (102.5
MHz
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) is a commercial
FM radio station
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located in
Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello () is the county seat of and the largest city in Bannock County, Idaho, Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, Idaho, Power County, containing the city's airport. It is t ...
. KMGI was the first
classic rock
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station in
Idaho
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, originally licensed on June 27, 1978.
In the late 1980s and very early 1990s, the station had an Adult Contemporary format branded “Magic 102” with the KSEI-FM call letters. By 1992, the format had become Classic Rock, still using the “Magic” identity. In 1993, the call letters were changed to KMGI, leading to the discontinuation of the “Magic” branding.
KMGI was acquired in 2014 by Idaho Wireless Corporation, and on November 16, 2014, KMGI returned to its true heritage as a classic rock station as "The Rock of Idaho, Magik 102.5". The studios were moved to the Pocatello Radio Group complex and the previous combination rock format that included grunge and alternative was changed to focus on the superstars of classic rock under the guidance of 30-year veteran radio programmer Paul Anderson.
KMGI's announcers are all classic rock veterans, including
Alice Cooper
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weekday nights. Weekday mornings are hosted by JD and Bridget.
KMGI broadcasts with 100 kW, and is a Class C FM station. KMGI's regional coverage area includes Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Blackfoot, American Falls, Burley and more.
See also
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List of radio stations in Idaho
The following is a list of FCC-licensed radio stations in the U.S. state of Idaho, which can be sorted by their call signs, frequencies, cities of license, licensees, and programming formats.
List of radio stations
Defunct
* KDBI
* KID
* ...
References
External links
Classic rock radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 1984
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