KFNZ

KFNZ (1320 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Sports format. Licensed to Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, the station serves the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The station is currently residing in the Cumulus Media building, they also feature programming from CBS Sports Radio. The station's studios are located in South Salt Lake (behind the I-15/I-80 interchange) and its transmitter site is located in Murray.

In 1927, it was on 1220 kHz and moved to 1160 kHz. In 1929, it moved to 1290 kHz. In 1941, it moved to 1320 kHz as a result of the NARBA agreement.

Station programming

KFNZ is the flagship for Minor League Hockey team the Utah Grizzlies. KFNZ is also responsible for providing analysis and coverage for BYU Cougars, University of Utah Utes, Salt Lake Bees, Utah State Aggies, and Weber State Wildcats. KFNZ also features programming from CBS Sports Radio.

History

The station first went on the air in 1922, and originally held the call sign KDYL. Its license was granted on May 8, 1922. The station was constructed by Ira J. Kaar for A.L. Fish and the Salt Lake Telegram. When it went on the air in 1922, it shared a wavelength with two other commercial stations in Salt Lake City. At that time, the FCC had not been formed and several stations shared a "wavelength" by going on and off at pre-arranged times. Unlike today, radio receivers in 1922 were wavelength not frequency orientated.