KJOX (AM)

KJOX
Broadcast areaTri-Cities
Frequency1340 kHz
Branding1340 ESPN Tri-Cities
Programming
FormatSports
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
August 19, 1945 (1945-08-19)[1]
Former call signs
  • KPKW (1945–1962)
  • KGRS (1962–1965)
  • KSMK (1965–1973)
  • KOTY (1973–1988)
  • KTCR (1988–2012)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID53139
ClassC
Power
  • 1,000 watts day
  • 1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
46°13′17.5″N 119°11′14″W / 46.221528°N 119.18722°W / 46.221528; -119.18722
Links
Public license information
Websitewww.1340espnradio.com

KJOX (1340 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format. Located in Kennewick, Washington, United States, the station serves the Tri-Cities, Washington area. The station is owned by Stephens Media Group and features programming from ESPN Radio, Seattle Sports, and Westwood One.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ministers Launch Daily Program". The Kennewick Courier-Reporter. Kennewick, Washington. August 16, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved November 29, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KJOX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KJOX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.