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| Frequency | 92.5 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KMBR, KMTZ, KXTL | |
| History | |
First air date | 1988 |
Former call signs | KJLF (1987–1993) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 63877 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 4,500 watts |
| HAAT | 550 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 925kaar.com |
KAAR (92.5 FM) is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana. KAAR airs a country music format.
KAAR and its sister stations are all located at 750 Dewey Blvd. in Butte. The rear of this radio facility houses the small studios of local NBC affiliate KTVM Channel 6. KAAR and KMBR share a transmitter site northeast of town, east of Interstate 15. 92.5 KAAR FM was first implemented in 1992 by Bob Toole, who at the time, served as General Manager of Fisher Radio in Butte. In 2002, Fisher acquired broadcaster Tom O'Neill as KAAR FM's morning DJ and Program Director. O'Neill has commanded the KAAR & KMBR air waves for over 20 years, and has successfully impacted listenership.[2] In early 2019, KAAR FM ranked #1 in the Nielsen Ratings.
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting in 1988 under the original call sign KJLF. It was later acquired by Sunbrook Communications, which also operated KXTL and KQUY in the Butte market, and the call letters were changed to KAAR in 1993.[3] In June 2006, KAAR was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24-station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.[4]
Ownership
[edit]Effective June 17, 2022, KAAR was acquired by Townsquare Media from Cherry Creek Radio as part of a 42 station/21 translator deal with a sale price of $18.75 million.[5] The total sale price for the acquisition was $18.75 million, a transaction that significantly expanded Townsquare's footprint in markets outside the Top 50 in the United States. [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAAR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Montana, Tim (June 4, 2018). "Interview with Tim Montana". Raised Rowdy. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Voices in the Big Sky: Montana McDonald 1992" (PDF). World Radio History. 1992. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. June 19, 2006.
- ^ "Townsquare's Cherry Creek Purchase Closes". Radio Ink. June 22, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Townsquare Media Acquires Cherry Creek Media For $18.75 Million". RadioInsight. March 24, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
External links
[edit]- KAAR official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 63877 (KAAR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KAAR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
46°00′29″N 112°26′35″W / 46.008°N 112.443°W
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