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KPGG

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KPGG
Broadcast area
Texarkana
Frequency103.9 MHz
BrandingReal Rock 103.9 The Pig
Programming
FormatActive Rock
Ownership
OwnerAmerican Media Investments, Inc.
KHDY, KEWL-FM, KHDY-FM
History
First air date
May 19, 1972 (as KMLA-FM)
Former call signs
KMLA-FM (1972–1990)
KTFS-FM (1990–1991)
KHSP-FM (1991–1997)
KOWS (1997–1998)
KHSP-FM (1998–2000)
KOWS (2000–2002)
Call sign meaning
Sounds like "Pig"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
4438
ClassA
ERP5,100 watts
HAAT108 meters (354 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
33°36′6″N 94°4′38″W / 33.60167°N 94.07722°W / 33.60167; -94.07722
Links
Public license information
Websiteamiradiogroup.com/103-9thepig

KPGG (103.9 FM, "Real Rock 103.9 The Pig") is a radio station broadcasting an Active Rock music format. Licensed to Ashdown, Arkansas, United States, it serves the Texarkana area. The station is currently owned by American Media Investments, Inc. Studios are located on College Drive in Texarkana, Texas and its transmitter is in Ogden, Arkansas.

Broadcast personalities include Michael B, Doug Davis, Fabienne Thrash, Brad Ford, and "Milam". Additional weekly programming on the station includes the "Wake Up Call" with Michael B & Doug Davis, Fabe's Lunchtime Requests, "Roots of Country" with Doug Davis, "Sunday's Kind of Country", and "God's Country", featuring gospel music by classic country artists.

Format change

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Rebranding as "The Pig"

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On February 4, 2019, KPGG rebranded as "98.5 & 103.9 The Pig", adding a simulcast on KHDY-FM 98.5 FM Clarksville, Texas).[2] The station later dropped the simulcast on January 4, 2021.

As of March 2026, KPGG has changed its format to rock branded as "Real Rock 103.9 The Pig".

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KPGG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Venta, Lance (February 5, 2019). "Howdy and The Pig Merge in Texarkana". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
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