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{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KICP
| name = KICP
| image =
| logo =
| city = [[Patterson, Iowa]]
| city = [[Patterson, Iowa]]
| area = [[Des Moines, Iowa]]
| area = [[Des Moines, Iowa]]
| branding =
| branding = ''IPR Classical''
| slogan =
| frequency = 105.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 105.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| repeater =
| repeater =
| airdate = [[2006 in radio|2006]] (as KZLN)
| airdate = [[2006 in radio|2006]]
| format = [[Classical music]]
| format = [[Classical music]]
| erp = 15,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 15,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|192|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = 129 meters
| class = C3
| class = C3
| facility_id = 164102
| facility_id = 164102
| coordinates =
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| callsign_meaning =
| coordinates =
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| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KIBB (2006)|KZLN (2006–2007)|KZWF (2007–2011)|KZHZ (2011)}}
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| callsign_meaning =
| affiliations = [[Iowa Public Radio]]
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| former_callsigns = KIBB (2006)<br>KZLN (2006-2007)<br>KZWF (2007-2011)<br>KZHZ (3/2011-11/2011)
| affiliations = [[Iowa Public Radio]]
| owner = [[Iowa Public Radio, Inc.]]
| owner = [[Iowa State University]]
| licensee =
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| sister_stations =
| licensee = Iowa State University of Science and Technology
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| webcast = {{listen live|http://iowapublicradio.org}}
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| sister_stations =
| webcast = [http://iowapublicradio.org/stream/classical Stream]
| website = [http://iowapublicradio.org/ Iowa Public Radio]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
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| website = [http://iowapublicradio.org/ Iowa Public Radio]
}}
}}


'''KICP''' (105.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Patterson, Iowa]]. KICP serves the Central Iowa-[[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]] area. A sale of KICP and sister station [[KICL]] to [[Iowa State University]] was completed in early November 2011. Both stations went silent upon completion of the sale, but returned to the air on November 21, 2011 airing [[Iowa Public Radio]]'s [[Classical music|Classical]] Network.
'''KICP''' (105.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] licensed to [[Patterson, Iowa]]. KICP serves the Central Iowa-[[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]] area. A sale of KICP and sister station [[KICL]] to [[Iowa State University]] was completed in early November 2011. Both stations went silent upon completion of the sale, but returned to the air on November 21, 2011, airing [[Iowa Public Radio]]'s [[Classical music|Classical]] Network.


==History==
==History==
KZWF began life in February 2006 as '''KIBB''', before changing call letters again to '''KZLN''' in March 2006, then finally KZWF in December 2007. As KZWF, it was originally on the air as "The Wolf," along with sister station [[KZHC|KZWU]]. However, owner Connoisseur Media quickly determined that listenership was very poor, and began drawing plans to reach the capital city of Des Moines. KZWF and KZWU were granted construction permits to upgrade, which would allow the stations to be heard in Des Moines. This would bring a 4th country station into the market (behind [[KJJY]], [[KHKI]], and [[KXIA]]). Since the CP was awarded, the two stations have been bouncing on and off the air, usually after Special Temporary Authority granted by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] expires. The latest STA issued states that KZWF could not remain on the air due to "The Potential for Localized Reception Interference," as well as to finish preparations to increase transmitter power.
KZWF began life in February 2006 as KIBB, before changing its call sign again to KZLN in March 2006, then finally KZWF in December 2007. As KZWF, it was originally on the air as "The Wolf," along with sister station [[KICL|KZWU]]. However, owner Connoisseur Media quickly determined that listenership was very poor, and began drawing plans to reach the capital city of Des Moines. KZWF and KZWU were granted construction permits to upgrade, which would allow the stations to be heard in Des Moines. This would bring a 4th country station into the market (behind [[KJJY]], [[KHKI]], and [[KXIA]]). Since the CP was awarded, the two stations have been bouncing on and off the air, usually after Special Temporary Authority granted by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] expires. The latest STA issued stated that KZWF could not remain on the air due to "The Potential for Localized Reception Interference", as well as to finish preparations to increase transmitter power.


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As of March 8, 2011, the station was at full power (now covering the Metropolitan Des Moines area) and "stunting" by playing a loop of baby sounds with announcements of a new station, which lasted about two to three days. Then on March 9, 2011, the station launched a rhythmic contemporary format known as "HITS 105.9," targeting competitor station KISS 107.5 ([[KKDM]], Des Moines). Since the launch, its playlist has featured more of a Dance/Pop feel as opposed to having a R&B/Hip-Hop flavor. This move brings the Rhythmic Top 40 format back to Des Moines for the first time since [[KXNO-FM|KDRB]] flipped to adult album alternative in 2005. On March 22, 2011, the call sign changed from KZWF to KZHZ to better reflect the HITS branding.
==Recent Activity==
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As of March 8, 2011 the station was at full power (now covering the Metropolitan Des Moines area) and "stunting" by playing a loop of baby sounds with announcements of a new station, which lasted about two to three days. Then on March 9, 2011, the station launched a rhythmic contemporary format known as "HITS 105.9," targeting competitor station KISS 107.5 ([[KKDM]], Des Moines). Since the launch, its playlist has featured more of a Dance/Pop feel as opposed to having a R&B/Hip-Hop flavor. This move brings the Rhythmic Top 40 format back to Des Moines for the first time since [[KPTL|KDRB]] flipped to Adult Album Alternative in 2005. On March 22, 2011, the call letters changed from KZWF to KZHZ to better reflect the HITS branding.
.<ref>[http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/88455/hits-105-9-debuts-in-des-moines "Hits 105.9 Debuts In Des Moines"] from All Access (March 10, 2011)</ref><ref>[http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/03/10/hits-105-9-debuts-in-des-moines/ "HITS 105.9 debuts in Des Moines"] from [[Des Moines Register]] (March 10, 2011)</ref> Studios were located in nearby [[Indianola, Iowa|Indianola]]
.<ref>[http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/88455/hits-105-9-debuts-in-des-moines "Hits 105.9 Debuts In Des Moines"] from All Access (March 10, 2011)</ref><ref>[http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/03/10/hits-105-9-debuts-in-des-moines/ "HITS 105.9 debuts in Des Moines"] from [[Des Moines Register]] (March 10, 2011)</ref> Studios were located in nearby [[Indianola, Iowa|Indianola]]


On August 5, 2011, Connoisseur announced the sale of both KZHZ and KZHC to [[Iowa State University]], which planned to convert the two stations into non-commercial outlets as part of the Iowa Public Radio network. As a result, KZHZ became the second station in Des Moines to drop the rhythmic format,<ref>[http://www.radio-info.com/news/connoisseur-media-sells-its-des-moines-area-fms-to-iowa-public-radio "Connoisseur Media sells its Des Moines-area FMs to Iowa Public Radio"] from Radio-Info (August 5, 2011)</ref> but on October 25, 2011, [[Saga Communications]] announced the move of the format to a new translator at [[K260AM|99.9 FM]] and the HD2 subchannel of classic hits [[KIOA]].<ref>[http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/netgnomes/54018/hits-moving-in-des-moines/#.TqhEHRw_uHc "Hits Moving In Des Moines"] from Radioinsight (October 25, 2011)</ref>
On August 5, 2011, Connoisseur announced the sale of both KZHZ and KZHC to [[Iowa State University]], which planned to convert the two stations into non-commercial outlets as part of the Iowa Public Radio network. As a result, KZHZ became the second station in Des Moines to drop the rhythmic format,<ref>[http://www.radio-info.com/news/connoisseur-media-sells-its-des-moines-area-fms-to-iowa-public-radio "Connoisseur Media sells its Des Moines-area FMs to Iowa Public Radio"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807234530/http://www.radio-info.com/news/connoisseur-media-sells-its-des-moines-area-fms-to-iowa-public-radio |date=August 7, 2011 }} from Radio-Info (August 5, 2011)</ref> but on October 25, 2011, Saga Communications announced the move of the format to a new translator at [[K260AM|99.9 FM]] and the HD2 subchannel of classic hits [[KIOA]].<ref>[http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/netgnomes/54018/hits-moving-in-des-moines/#.TqhEHRw_uHc "Hits Moving In Des Moines"] from Radioinsight (October 25, 2011)</ref>


On November 1, 2011 KZHZ changed their call letters to '''KICP'''.
On November 1, 2011, KZHZ changed its call letters to KICP.

Effective June 30, 2022, KICP's license was transferred to [[Iowa Public Radio, Inc.]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.connoisseurmedia.com/ Connoisseur Media]
*[http://www.connoisseurmedia.com/ Connoisseur Media]
*{{FM station data|KICP}}
{{FM station data|164102|KICP}}


{{Des Moines Radio}}
{{Des Moines Radio}}
{{NPR Iowa}}

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[[Category:Connoisseur Media radio stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Des Moines, Iowa|ICP]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Des Moines, Iowa|ICP]]
[[Category:Classical music radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Classical music radio stations in the United States]]
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[[Category:NPR member stations]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 2006]]
[[Category:2006 establishments in Iowa]]

Latest revision as of 11:51, 20 July 2024

KICP
Broadcast areaDes Moines, Iowa
Frequency105.9 MHz
BrandingIPR Classical
Programming
FormatClassical music
AffiliationsIowa Public Radio
Ownership
OwnerIowa Public Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
2006 (as KZLN)
Former call signs
  • KIBB (2006)
  • KZLN (2006–2007)
  • KZWF (2007–2011)
  • KZHZ (2011)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID164102
ClassC3
ERP15,000 watts
HAAT192 meters (630 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
WebsiteIowa Public Radio

KICP (105.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Patterson, Iowa. KICP serves the Central Iowa-Des Moines area. A sale of KICP and sister station KICL to Iowa State University was completed in early November 2011. Both stations went silent upon completion of the sale, but returned to the air on November 21, 2011, airing Iowa Public Radio's Classical Network.

History

[edit]

KZWF began life in February 2006 as KIBB, before changing its call sign again to KZLN in March 2006, then finally KZWF in December 2007. As KZWF, it was originally on the air as "The Wolf," along with sister station KZWU. However, owner Connoisseur Media quickly determined that listenership was very poor, and began drawing plans to reach the capital city of Des Moines. KZWF and KZWU were granted construction permits to upgrade, which would allow the stations to be heard in Des Moines. This would bring a 4th country station into the market (behind KJJY, KHKI, and KXIA). Since the CP was awarded, the two stations have been bouncing on and off the air, usually after Special Temporary Authority granted by the Federal Communications Commission expires. The latest STA issued stated that KZWF could not remain on the air due to "The Potential for Localized Reception Interference", as well as to finish preparations to increase transmitter power.

As of March 8, 2011, the station was at full power (now covering the Metropolitan Des Moines area) and "stunting" by playing a loop of baby sounds with announcements of a new station, which lasted about two to three days. Then on March 9, 2011, the station launched a rhythmic contemporary format known as "HITS 105.9," targeting competitor station KISS 107.5 (KKDM, Des Moines). Since the launch, its playlist has featured more of a Dance/Pop feel as opposed to having a R&B/Hip-Hop flavor. This move brings the Rhythmic Top 40 format back to Des Moines for the first time since KDRB flipped to adult album alternative in 2005. On March 22, 2011, the call sign changed from KZWF to KZHZ to better reflect the HITS branding. .[2][3] Studios were located in nearby Indianola

On August 5, 2011, Connoisseur announced the sale of both KZHZ and KZHC to Iowa State University, which planned to convert the two stations into non-commercial outlets as part of the Iowa Public Radio network. As a result, KZHZ became the second station in Des Moines to drop the rhythmic format,[4] but on October 25, 2011, Saga Communications announced the move of the format to a new translator at 99.9 FM and the HD2 subchannel of classic hits KIOA.[5]

On November 1, 2011, KZHZ changed its call letters to KICP.

Effective June 30, 2022, KICP's license was transferred to Iowa Public Radio, Inc.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KICP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Hits 105.9 Debuts In Des Moines" from All Access (March 10, 2011)
  3. ^ "HITS 105.9 debuts in Des Moines" from Des Moines Register (March 10, 2011)
  4. ^ "Connoisseur Media sells its Des Moines-area FMs to Iowa Public Radio" Archived August 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine from Radio-Info (August 5, 2011)
  5. ^ "Hits Moving In Des Moines" from Radioinsight (October 25, 2011)
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