KMBR
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Broadcast area | Butte-Helena, Montana |
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| [[Frequency|FrequencTemplate:Pluralize from text]] | 95.5 MHz |
| Branding | 95.5 KMBR |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic rock |
| Ownership | |
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| KAAR, KMTZ, KXTL | |
| History | |
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Former call signs | KQUY (1979–1980) KQUY-FM (1980–1996) |
Call sign meaning | Montana's Best Rock (slogan) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| 63875 | |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 555 meters |
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Public license information | Template:FCC Licensing and Management System facility |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 955kmbr.com |
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KMBR (95.5 FM, "95.5 KMBR") is a commercial radio station in Butte, Montana, broadcasting to the Butte, Montana area. KMBR airs a classic rock music format.
KMBR began broadcasting on February 1, 1980 as KQUY-FM.[2] The callsign changed on December 13, 1996, when it switched over from its old call sign (KQUY) and branding (Y-95). Y-95 played a Hot AC format featuring artists like Mariah Carey, Madonna, Huey Lewis and Richard Marx.[3] KMBR shifted the emphasis to "Montana's Best Rock", featuring core artists such as Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more.[4] The original mainstays were Uncle Dave Levin in the mornings, the ArchMan with the "Power Lunch" from 10a - 3p, and Robin Taylor (later Robin Jordan) with afternoons. Currently KMBR features "The Brian and Chris Show" in the Mornings, Middays with Carin Sullivan, The Rock Show with Tommy O during PM drive, Nights with Alice Cooper followed by jock-free rock in the overnights.[5]
The station carries the syndicated programs Flashback and Breakfast with the Beatles.
KMBR and its sister stations are all located at 750 Dewey Blvd. in Butte.[6] The rear of this radio facility houses the small studios of the local NBC affiliate, KTVM Channel 6. KAAR and KMBR share a transmitter site northeast of town, east of Interstate 15.[7]
Ownership
In June 2006, KMBR was acquired by Cherry Creek Radio from Fisher Radio Regional Group as part of a 24 station deal with a total reported sale price of $33.3 million.[8]
Effective June 17, 2022, KMBR was acquired by Townsquare Media from Cherry Creek Radio as part of a 42 station/21 translator deal with a sale price of $18.75 million.
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Facility Technical Data for KMBR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."KQUY-FM becomes Butte's fifth station". The Montana Standard Time Out. Butte, Montana. February 16, 1980. p. 9. Retrieved April 24, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The M-Street Radio Directory: 1995 Edition" (PDF). World Radio History. 1995. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Radio & Records: Format Changes & Updates" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 20, 1996. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Standard, Staff (October 12, 2014). "Broadcasting legends of the Mining City". The Montana Standard. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Townsquare Media Butte EEO Report". FCC Public Inspection File. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."KTVM-TV Contact Information". KTVM NBC Montana. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Deals". Broadcasting & Cable. June 19, 2006.
External links
- KMBR Website
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- KMBR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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