KYLS (AM)

KYLS
Broadcast areaFarmington, Missouri
Frequency1450 kHz
BrandingK94.3
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Ownership
OwnerDockins Broadcast Group, LLC
History
First air date
June 29, 1963 (1963-06-29) (as KFTW)[1]
Last air date
February 2026 (2026-02)
Former call signs
KFTW (1963–1997)[2][3]
Technical information[4]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID39584
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
37°35′01″N 90°17′30″W / 37.58362°N 90.29177°W / 37.58362; -90.29177
Translator94.3 K232FS (Fredericktown)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.myk94.com

KYLS (1450 kHz) was an AM radio station licensed to Fredericktown, Missouri. It broadcast at 1,000 watts and last aired a classic hits format that was branded as "K94.3", reflecting its simulcast on an FM translator at 94.3 MHz (K232FS). KYLS was owned by Dockins Broadcast Group, LLC.[5]

History

The station began broadcasting on June 29, 1963, and originally held the call sign KFTW.[1][2] Its call sign was changed to KYLS on August 11, 1997.[3] It adopted a hot adult contemporary format branded "K-Hits 94.3" in 2018.[6]

By 2025, KYLS had switched to classic hits under the branding "K94.3". Dockins surrendered the KYLS license in February 2026.[7] It was cancelled on February 25, 2026.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1993, Broadcasting & Cable, 1993. p. B-206. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  2. ^ a b History Cards for KYLS, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KYLS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  5. ^ AM Query Results: KYLS, fcc.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  6. ^ Dockins Launches 94.3 K-Hits In Farmington MO", RadioInsight. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  7. ^ Venta, Lance (February 22, 2026). "FCC Report 2/22". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
  8. ^ "License Cancelled". Federal Communications Commission Licensing and Management System. February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  • K94.3 Official Website
  • Facility details for Facility ID 39584 (KYLS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  • KYLS in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
  • Facility details for Facility ID 201265 (K232FS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  •  K232FS at FCCdata.org