KYKM (FM)

KYKM
Broadcast area
Frequency94.3 MHz
BrandingTexas Thunder Radio
Programming
FormatCountry
Ownership
OwnerKremling Enterprises, Inc.
KTXM
History
First air date
July 6, 1981 (1981-07-06)
Former call signs
KYOC (1981–1995)
Former frequencies
  • 102.3 MHz (1981–1990)
  • 92.5 MHz (1990–2013)
Call sign meaning
Appears as "Kick 'em" (former branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67287
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT91 meters (299 ft)
Repeater99.9 KTXM (Hallettsville)
Links
Public license information
Webcastradio.securenetsystems.net/v5/kykm
Websitetxthunderradio.com

KYKM (94.3 FM; "Texas Thunder Radio") is a radio station airing a country music format licensed to Yoakum, Texas, and simulcasted on sister station 99.9 KTXM in Hallettsville. The station is owned by Kremling Enterprises, Inc. of Shiner, Texas.[2]

On May 30, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission revoked the broadcast licenses for KYKM and sister station KTXM(FM) due to delinquent regulatory fees from FY 2017-21and FY 2024. The order also dismissed pending renewal applications for the stations.[3] The FCC had issued a "Pay or Show Cause Order" in January 2024.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KYKM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KYKM fcc.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2012
  3. ^ Federal Communications Commission (May 30, 2025). "Revocation Order" (PDF). FCC.gov. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  4. ^ Federal Communications Commission (January 19, 2024). "Pay or Show Cause Order" (PDF). FCC.gov. Retrieved May 31, 2025.

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