KZYN (104.1
FM, "Zion 104.1") is a
commercial
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radio station
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that is
licensed
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to
Toquerville, Utah
Toquerville ( ) is a city in east–central Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,370 at the 2010 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Ash Creek f ...
and serves the
St. George
Saint George (Greek: Γεώργιος (Geórgios), Latin: Georgius, Arabic: القديس جرجس; died 23 April 303), also George of Lydda, was a Christian who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to tradition he was a soldier ...
area. The station is owned by G. Craig Hanson, through licensee
Redrock Broadcasting, Inc. and broadcasts a classic rock format.
History
The station was assigned the KSGX
call letters
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by the
Federal Communications Commission
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on November 17, 2015. KSGX began regular broadcast operations in November 2018.
On November 13, 2018, Redrock introduced "Zion 104.1", an
adult album alternative
Adult album alternative (also triple-A, AAA, or adult alternative) is a radio format. See pages 9 and 10Mills, Joshua. "A New Radio Music Format: Rock for Prosperous Adults" New York Times, Feb 28 1994, p. 2. ProQuest. Web. Accessed September 4, 2 ...
(AAA)-formatted station, on the 104.1 FM frequency. New call letters KZYN were selected to match the new branding, which takes its name from nearby
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Utah near the town of Springdale. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park has a unique geography and a variety o ...
.
References
External links
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Radio stations established in 2018
2018 establishments in Utah
Classic rock radio stations in the United States