KITH (FM)

KITH
Broadcast areaKauai
Frequency98.9 MHz
BrandingIsland 98.9
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatHawaiian contemporary hit radio
Ownership
OwnerHochman Hawaii Two, Inc.
History
First air date
August 1, 1997 (1997-08-01)
Former call signs
KAWT (1997–2000)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID70023
ClassC3
ERP450 watts
HAAT510 meters (1,670 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
21°56′10″N 159°26′43″W / 21.93611°N 159.44528°W / 21.93611; -159.44528
Links
Public license information

KITH (98.9 MHz, "Island 98.9") is a commercial FM radio station broadcasting a Hawaiian contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Kapaa, Hawaii, United States. The station is currently owned by Hochman Hawaii Two, Inc.[2]

History

The station went on the air as KAWT on August 1, 1997. On November 7, 2000, the station changed its call sign to the current KITH.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KITH". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KITH Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KITH Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.