KMTK
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Broadcast area | Bend, Oregon |
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| Frequency | 99.7 MHz |
| Branding | 99.7 The Bull |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Combined Communications, Inc. |
| KBND, KLRR, KTWS, KWXS | |
| History | |
First air date | June 2000[1] |
Call sign meaning | Mountain (former branding) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 88428 | |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 26,000 watts |
| HAAT | 208 meters (682 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°04′39″N 121°19′57″W / 44.07750°N 121.33250°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | 997thebull.com |
KMTK (99.7 FM, "The Bull") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Bend, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by Combined Communications, Inc.
KMTK broadcasts a country music format.[3] Notable programming includes "The Morning Buzz" with JT Lancer & Donna James on weekday mornings, "Work Daze" with Dave Christi, and "The Afternoon Rush" with Sabrina Sloan. Syndicated music programming includes America's Grand Ole Opry Weekend from Westwood One.
History
[edit]This station received its original construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on April 20, 2000.[4] The new station was assigned the call letters KMTK by the FCC on May 9, 2000.[5] The station began broadcasting in June 2000.[1] KMTK received its license to cover from the FCC on August 29, 2000.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nielson, Jeff (July 23, 2000). "Radio game is all business now: Central Oregon follows trend of consolidation". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. pp. F1, F8. Retrieved October 11, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMTK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19970923MD)". FCC Media Bureau. April 20, 2000.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-20000620ADR)". FCC Media Bureau. August 29, 2000.
External links
[edit]- KMTK official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 88428 (KMTK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KMTK in Nielsen Audio's FM station database