KEYF-FM (101.1 MHz "Key FM 101.1") is a commercial radio station, licensed to Cheney, Washington, and serving the Spokane metropolitan area. It broadcasts a classic hits radio format, known as "Key 101" and is owned by Stephens Media Group. KEYF-FM carries the syndicated "John Tesh, Intelligence for Your Life" show, middays Monday through Saturday. It also airs the classic "American Top 40 with Casey Kasem" on Sunday mornings. The offices and radio studios are on East 57th Avenue in Spokane.

KEYF-FM
Broadcast areaSpokane-Coeur d'Alene
Frequency101.1 MHz
BrandingKey 101
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
KBBD, KDRK-FM, KGA, KJRB, KZBD
History
First air date
May 4, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-05-04)
Former call signs
KEYJ (1985–1986, CP)
KEYF (1/1986-3/1986, CP)
Call sign meaning
KEY 101
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53147
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT490 meters (1,608 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekey101fm.com

KEYF-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for most FM stations in the U.S. The transmitter is off East Jamieson Road in Freeman, Washington, amid the towers for other Spokane-area FM and TV stations.[2]

History

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KEYF-FM signed on the air on May 4, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-05-04).[3] It had a soft AC format before flipping to oldies in 1991 after stunting with different versions of "Louie Louie" as "Louie 101.1". It changed to its current classic hits format on March 31, 2008.

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KEYF-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KEYF
  3. ^ "1986 KEY 101 Commercial Spokane". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.

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