| Country | AS |
|---|---|
| City | Leone, American Samoa |
| Area | American Samoa |
| Branding | 104.7 The Beat |
| Airdate | November 1999 |
| Frequency | 104.7 MHz |
| Format | Rhythmic contemporary |
| Erp | 280 watts |
| Haat | 457 meters (1499 feet) |
| Class | A |
| Facility id | 81149 |
| Coordinates | 14°19′21″S 170°45′47″W |
| Callsign meaning | "Beat" |
| Former callsigns | KHJP (1998-1999) KNWJ (1999-2019) |
| Owner | Larry Fuss |
| Licensee | Contemporary Communications LLC |
| Sister stations | KKHJ-FM, WVUV-FM |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KKBT Online |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks United Stations Radio Networks Fox News Radio |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
KKBT (104.7 MHz "104.7 The Beat") is an FM radio station broadcasting an rhythmic contemporary format. The station operates from facilities shared with KKHJ-FM and WVUV-FM on the second floor of the Aitulaga Building in Tafuna, near the Pago Pago International Airport. The transmitting tower is located atop Mt. Oletele. Licensed to Leone, American Samoa, the station is currently owned by Contemporary Communications LLC.,[1] whose principal Larry Fuss, is also President of South Seas Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of KKHJ-FM and WVUV-FM.
History
The station was assigned the KNWJ call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on November 30, 1999.[2] The station, which was owned by Showers of Blessings (Gary Sword and family) programmed a religious format before going dark in 2018. After being acquired by Contemporary Communications LLC, the station changed its call sign to the current KKBT on February 20, 2019. It also rebranded as "104.7 The Beat".
References
- ^ Jacobs, George (2007). "National Radio: Samoa (American)". World Radio TV Handbook 2007: The Directory of Global Broadcasting. Billboard Books. p. 344. ISBN 978-0-8230-5997-3.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database