In my opinion, OKC could definitely use some changes on many of its FM radio frequencies. Looking at the current ratings for the existing stations, they seem to say the same thing. Too many country, sports, and classic rock stations competing for the same listeners. In my opinion and this can be backed up by the ratings, I think these stations need a format change.

94.7 - The Brew
96.9 - K-Bob
104.9 - Wild
105.3 - The Pro
...possibly 93.3 Jake FM as their ratings have fallen off a cliff.

A lot of people want The Spy back but I am not sure it makes economic sense. It was tried twice and failed. What would you like to see done with the above stations?

I would like to see a full power urban station, a soft AC station like what 94.7 used to be before the Buzz, and an edgier rock station.

I haven't listened to anything but 96.5 Comedy 24/7 for the last couple of months.... Best station out there in my opinion.

The Buzz is off limits. It plays rock music that you only usually hear on Tulsa's The Edge.

I say bring back Jack FM on 94.7 and change 96.9 to an Alternative rock station.

In my opinion, OKC could definitely use some changes on many of its FM radio frequencies. Looking at the current ratings for the existing stations, they seem to say the same thing. Too many country, sports, and classic rock stations competing for the same listeners. In my opinion and this can be backed up by the ratings, I think these stations need a format change.

94.7 - The Brew
96.9 - K-Bob
104.9 - Wild
105.3 - The Pro
...possibly 93.3 Jake FM as their ratings have fallen off a cliff.

A lot of people want The Spy back but I am not sure it makes economic sense. It was tried twice and failed. What would you like to see done with the above stations?

I would like to see a full power urban station, a soft AC station like what 94.7 used to be before the Buzz, and an edgier rock station.

Where are you getting the ratings for them? I haven't seen anything recent that includes KQOB or KJKE.

The SPY was great, that really old station back in the 90's 95X or whatever it was called was great. EVERYTHING ELSE SUCKS, and badly. THis is the most embarrassing radio market I have ever had the displeasure to have to listen to, so quite simply, I don't. XM or internet for me.

105.3 is great, only because I finally have Rome back

I had no idea we had a 24/7 comedy station now....damn I've been missing out!

I'm not sure what the OP means by "full urban" but if it's like 97.9 in Houston, put me down for that as well

I'd also like something like the old Z-Rock which played metal and hard rock across several decades

OKC radio is abysmal. Always has been always will be. They refuse to change.

Turn to satellite or Internet radio, you'll be much happier.

It wasn't abysmal before the advent of corporate radio, back when companies were very limited on the number of licenses they could hold and for the most part you had true local radio.

Do people still listen to radio? ;)

OKC radio is abysmal. Always has been always will be. They refuse to change.

Turn to satellite or Internet radio, you'll be much happier.

It hasn't always been as bad as it is now, even in the corporate days. There was more variety in the dial in most of the 2000s than there is now. Today it seems like everybody has been trying to get a piece of the sports or classic rock pie. So many stations are unsustainable long term though so things are bound to get better. Tulsa has much better stations than OKC does at the moment, but hasn't always been like this.

The mid 2000s were great in OKC radio. There was the Buzz, the Spy, KMGL sounded better, and Wild still played current music and was somewhat edgy.


105.3 is great, only because I finally have Rome back

I had no idea we had a 24/7 comedy station now....damn I've been missing out!

I'm not sure what the OP means by "full urban" but if it's like 97.9 in Houston, put me down for that as well

I'd also like something like the old Z-Rock which played metal and hard rock across several decades

I tried to turn it to 96.5 today to check it out but could only pick up Mix 96.5 out of Tulsa. Is that the correct frequency?

By "full urban" I basically mean Power 103.5 but with a good signal that can be picked up clearly anywhere in the metro as well as indoors. I don't know why Russell Perry doesn't buy a better frequency. The urban format is pretty popular so I am sure it would do decent in the ratings. Power 103.5 is one of the best urban stations I have had the pleasure of listening to, I just wish I could listen to it without static.

The spy was great when it was in Stillwater and college radio format that was between 90-98ish. Pretty sure it was 93.7 kspi

It looks OKC radio is about to get worse, KRXO 107.7 will be changing to sports talk next month.

By "full urban" I basically mean Power 103.5 but with a good signal that can be picked up clearly anywhere in the metro as well as indoors. I don't know why Russell Perry doesn't buy a better frequency. The urban format is pretty popular so I am sure it would do decent in the ratings. Power 103.5 is one of the best urban stations I have had the pleasure of listening to, I just wish I could listen to it without static.

I digg PowerJams but like you say, every time I pull up to a stoplight and there are overhead wires, it goes static like AND it will not play on old school radio indoors.

I tried to turn it to 96.5 today to check it out but could only pick up Mix 96.5 out of Tulsa. Is that the correct frequency?


Yes, I have noticed that 96.5 gets a lot of bleedover from other frequencies.... They also broadcast on 1560 AM (The old Disney channel).

The FM channel sounds better when it's strong enough but the AM tends to be the cleaner of the two frequencies unless you are driving under a lot of bridges.

Something else I have found strange is that the tower is located in Del City and that seems to be where I get the worst reception.

The spy was great when it was in Stillwater and college radio format that was between 90-98ish. Pretty sure it was 93.7 kspi

Was that when April Sweeney the Sassy Lil Spy girl was there?

It looks OKC radio is about to get worse, KRXO 107.7 will be changing to sports talk next month.

KRXO is going to change over to 104.5 so the programming will still be there, just on a different station.

I don't understand why OKC cannot handle a rock station like the Edge in Tulsa or Dallas. The 95X station in the late 90's was my favorite. I loved 94.7 The Buzz. Now 94.7 The Bru is just like the KATT; some new rock, mostly older/classic rock, which is fine, I just can't see why the largest market in Oklahoma can support three classic rock stations and no alternative rock stations.

KRXO is going to change over to 104.5 so the programming will still be there, just on a different station.

I don't understand why OKC cannot handle a rock station like the Edge in Tulsa or Dallas. The 95X station in the late 90's was my favorite. I loved 94.7 The Buzz. Now 94.7 The Bru is just like the KATT; some new rock, mostly older/classic rock, which is fine, I just can't see why the largest market in Oklahoma can support three classic rock stations and no alternative rock stations.

Is 104.5 a new frequency in OKC?

Is 104.5 a new frequency in OKC?

I believe it is. The FCC just assigned it to Tyler.

Does anybody know what happened to the Eggman?

After leaving KTOK, He was at 99.7 KZLS with his new gig, and now suddenly he's gone.

KRXO is going to change over to 104.5 so the programming will still be there, just on a different station.

I don't understand why OKC cannot handle a rock station like the Edge in Tulsa or Dallas. The 95X station in the late 90's was my favorite. I loved 94.7 The Buzz. Now 94.7 The Bru is just like the KATT; some new rock, mostly older/classic rock, which is fine, I just can't see why the largest market in Oklahoma can support three classic rock stations and no alternative rock stations.

I don't think its as much that OKC couldn't support it as much as the proven formats in this market that bring in cash are country, classic rock, and sports talk. Every corporation in the market wants a peice of that pie. Since there are less frequencies in this market than most, there isn't room for more adventurous formats. Every company doing radio in this market wants their best frequencies to have the above formats. Plus it doesn't help that OKC's major players are very conservative companies like Cumulus and Tyler. Tulsa and Dallas don't have that problem. I am sure the fact younger listeners are moving away from FM radio towards XM and Internet also plays a part.

When I lived in Charlotte people complained how many Lite AC and urban AC stations there were. However, due to their white collar workforce listening at work, those formats are cash cows there. Even their urban leans adult and doesn't play much hip-hop except a few hours in the evening.

I don't think its as much that OKC couldn't support it as much as the proven formats in this market that bring in cash are country, classic rock, and sports talk. Every corporation in the market wants a peice of that pie.
Top station in OKC: KJ. Country (Twister and KXXY) are #2 and #8 of the top ten. Classic Rock (if that's what you wanna call KOMA) show at #3 and #9 of the top ten. Sports talk's top showing is at #7. I don't think OKC is dominated by those three genres. I agree, it's a mystery why no one is trying to take on #1 and seem to be content to duke it out for #2, #3, and #7.
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Since there are less frequencies in this market than most, there isn't room for more adventurous formats. Every company doing radio in this market wants their best frequencies to have the above formats.
Wikipedia shows 33 frequencies registered for the Oklahoma City market plus the recently approved 104.5 for Tyler's KRXO move. That seems like a lot to me.
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^^^ CHR is a popular format right now. I think it would be great for another station to flip to a quality Top 40 to take on KJ like Wild did in the early 2000s. Wild was one of the best sounding rhythmic CHRs in the country and was very heavy on fresh, new music until Cumulus took it over. However, I can't think of a company currently in the market that could properly do it besides ClearChannel so that's probably why we haven't seen it. Cumulus Top 40 stations sound pretty much like KYIS which doesn't do the format justice. Maybe Tyler could try it on 93.3 one day though I am not sure how well they would do it. To compete with KJ they would have to be fresh and risky (like Wild used to be). Maybe if Cumulus ever flips Wild to another format that will give somebody else the incentive to do it.

Does anybody know what happened to the Eggman?

After leaving KTOK, He was at 99.7 KZLS with his new gig, and now suddenly he's gone.

I *thought* he went to KOMA, as someone I know was very recently interviewed by him. Cant say for sure though.

The problem with radio is that so much of it is owned by large, national corporations. Not just in OKC, but in most places. With this kind of structure you get very little true, local radio. These corporations do things in the most cost effective ways so that makes their stations all sound alike. You've got too few entities controlling most of radio.

I *thought* he went to KOMA, as someone I know was very recently interviewed by him. Cant say for sure though.

He was at KZLS " The New Oldies" station up until the 4th of July holiday. Came back to work on the 8th and he was gone, replaced by Dave Martin.

The problem with radio is that so much of it is owned by large, national corporations. Not just in OKC, but in most places. With this kind of structure you get very little true, local radio. These corporations do things in the most cost effective ways so that makes their stations all sound alike. You've got too few entities controlling most of radio.

This.

And the thought that this is somehow limited to OKC and everywhere else has good radio is categorically false. I can't begin to tell you how bad the stations have declined in Dallas. Clear channel/Cumulus et al have sold out most their stations for maximum profit everywhere. I got XM 2 years ago and haven't looked back.

I've had Sirius ever since I was commuting from Austin to Dallas in 2004, I rarely listen to anything local. About the only time that I do is when I am doing something out in the garage but most of the time that is an MP3 CD in a boombox. There was one station in Austin that had a local flavor in KGSR but even that one has been corporatized by Emmis Communications who owns six stations in the Austin market.

There was one station in Austin that had a local flavor in KGSR but even that one has been corporatized by Emmis Communications who owns six stations in the Austin market.
I hear yah, KGSR used to rock with lots of local, quirky, awesome tunes but no longer - try KUTX it's where all the old KGSR jocks have gone and it's a pretty cool listen, there's even an app for it

Bob

This.

And the thought that this is somehow limited to OKC and everywhere else has good radio is categorically false. I can't begin to tell you how bad the stations have declined in Dallas. Clear channel/Cumulus et al have sold out most their stations for maximum profit everywhere. I got XM 2 years ago and haven't looked back.

I agree. I just happen to detest the core formats that the corporate radio masterminds think work best in OKC. You are right, its all about profits, not providing a quality product.

When I was in Charlotte, everything was Lite AC, old school R&B, or black gospel. Anytime a station would flip people would get excited but it would end up being one of those formats. Charlotte also has two very good CHR stations. They lack a good hip-hop station though like Power 103.5. Their urban station leans adult and sounds mostly like Heart and Soul 92.1 except on Friday nights when they mix hip-hop. Personally I like Memphis' stations - a lot of hip hop and dance stations.

My preferred formats are CHR/dance/hip-hop, but a lot of people here seem to want a good rock station. I am not an expert on that format, so can somebody explain how the Edge in Tulsa is so superior to the KATT? I am surprised, as popular as alternative rock is today, nobody is doing it in OKC.

It would also be nice to have a Lite AC station back in OKC as I do like the format. KMGL used to be that but today they are more hot AC.

I'm suprised OKC doesn't have an alternative rock or an Adult Hits station.

I'm suprised OKC doesn't have an alternative rock or an Adult Hits station.

Well, The SPY is headquartered in OKC, and it certainly fits the bill.

I heard the Eggman this morning doing the news for The Blaze satellite network. The Blaze is the network that Glenn Beck set up. He does have a great voice. Sorry the gig on local radio didn't work out for him.

I heard the Eggman this morning doing the news for The Blaze satellite network. The Blaze is the network that Glenn Beck set up. He does have a great voice. Sorry the gig on local radio didn't work out for him.

Yeah,.. I like him. Sad to see him go.

Latest ratings (updated a week ago) show Jake FM at No. 1, KJ-103 at No. 2, KOMA at No. 3, The Twister at No. 4, Magic 104 at No. 5, KTOK News Talk at No. 6, Rock 100 The KATT at No. 7, The Sports Animal (FM) at No. 8, KXXY 96.1 at No. 9 and the soon to be moved and powered down lower KRXO at No. 10.

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Latest ratings (updated a week ago) show Jake FM at No. 1, KJ-103 at No. 2, KOMA at No. 3, The Twister at No. 4, Magic 104 at No. 5, KTOK News Talk at No. 6, Rock 100 The KATT at No. 7, The Sports Animal (FM) at No. 8, KXXY 96.1 at No. 9 and the soon to be moved and powered down lower KRXO at No. 10.

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KYIS (98.9 KISS-FM) - below a couple of religious stations? Those ratings should spell the end for Jack & Ron, the two most disgusting and creepy morning talents in OKC.

KYIS (98.9 KISS-FM) - below a couple of religious stations? Those ratings should spell the end for Jack & Ron, the two most disgusting and creepy morning talents in OKC.

Thank you... I cringe every time I hear Jack's terrible Paula Deen impression and the use of it has just been amplified due to her recent activities.

I can't believe KYIS is doing so poorly. It's doing worse than Wild, which I think is one of the worst sounding stations in the market if not entire USA. I wonder if a format change may be in order for it. I don't know what Cumulus would flip it to. Country would be my guess as they are the only major company in the market without their hand in that format, but I don't think OKC needs another country station.

I can't believe KYIS is doing so poorly. It's doing worse than Wild, which I think is one of the worst sounding stations in the market if not entire USA. I wonder if a format change may be in order for it. I don't know what Cumulus would flip it to. Country would be my guess as they are the only major company in the market without their hand in that format, but I don't think OKC needs another country station.

Maybe Sports Talk? (just kidding!)

Why not try an Adult Hits format on 98.9?

The days of local programing and meeting the jocks at remotes and concerts is gone. It's sad.

The days of local programing and meeting the jocks at remotes and concerts is gone. It's sad.

Tyler Media is local for the longest time they have been headquartered off of 59th and Shields. They just recently moved to KOMA/KRXO/KOKC studios when they purchased the OKC Renda Stations. ]

In my opinion KOMA is playing the best music out there right now. They have a good balance of 60s, 70s and 80's hits. It reminds me of what OKC radio used to be years ago. If you hear the same song twice, it's because you have been listening all day long.

KYIS is an Adult Hits Station. It's been geared towards soccer moms and the guys who date them for years. Not to mention they need to find better talent and expand their playlist. Jack and Ron are like Rick and Brad they were funny years ago but, now they are just predictable and boring.

Personally, I would love to have a Smooth Jazz channel back on the air again. The format can be successful if it is programmed right. Upbeat artist like Brian Culbertson and Dave Koz during the day. Slow relaxing music at night like Gato Barbieri, Nelson Rangel and Boney James. Throw in limited commerical breaks and sponsor weekend events with local jazz bands and I think you can make it work.

In the past Smooth Jazz crashes and burns because they play too many commericals, play the same music over and over, or try to mix in pop and R&B songs that just don't belong. Nobody wants to hear Justin Bieber mixed in with the Jazz greats that paid their dues by playing any gig they could land until they made it big. I would think the business community alone would support it in OKC.

Tyler Media is local for the longest time they have been headquartered off of 59th and Shields. They just recently moved to KOMA/KRXO/KOKC studios when they purchased the OKC Renda Stations. ]

In my opinion KOMA is playing the best music out there right now. They have a good balance of 60s, 70s and 80's hits. It reminds me of what OKC radio used to be years ago. If you hear the same song twice, it's because you have been listening all day long.

KYIS is an Adult Hits Station. It's been geared towards soccer moms and the guys who date them for years. Not to mention they need to find better talent and expand their playlist. Jack and Ron are like Rick and Brad they were funny years ago but, now they are just predictable and boring.

Personally, I would love to have a Smooth Jazz channel back on the air again. The format can be successful if it is programmed right. Upbeat artist like Brian Culbertson and Dave Koz during the day. Slow relaxing music at night like Gato Barbieri, Nelson Rangel and Boney James. Throw in limited commerical breaks and sponsor weekend events with local jazz bands and I think you can make it work.

In the past Smooth Jazz crashes and burns because they play too many commericals, play the same music over and over, or try to mix in pop and R&B songs that just don't belong. Nobody wants to hear Justin Bieber mixed in with the Jazz greats that paid their dues by playing any gig they could land until they made it big. I would think the business community alone would support it in OKC.

I was thinking something like a Bob FM or a Jack FM.

I am surprised 96.9 Bob FM is classic rock. All other Bob FM branded stations are the variety hits format. I think Jack FM was tried on 97.3 back in the early 2000s.

I don't think any of the formats so many would like to see in OKC, most specifically alternative rock, will ever happen because its too risky for corporate radio. Today, it seems to be about playing it safe and going with what has been proven to work in the market. That translates to boring and also means this will always be a country, classic rock, and sports centric market.

I'm happy to hear Tyler is local.

I am surprised 96.9 Bob FM is classic rock. All other Bob FM branded stations are the variety hits format. I think Jack FM was tried on 97.3 back in the early 2000s.

I don't think any of the formats so many would like to see in OKC, most specifically alternative rock, will ever happen because its too risky for corporate radio. Today, it seems to be about playing it safe and going with what has been proven to work in the market. That translates to boring and also means this will always be a country, classic rock, and sports centric market.
I wonder why alternative rock works so well in other cities of similar size? Even Tulsa has an alternative rock station. I really think 96.9 would make a great alternative rock station. As for Jack FM the fact that their signal really sucked at 1,000 watts, I'm not suprised it did fail. You couldn't pick it up worth a flip at the Quail Springs area.

I wonder why alternative rock works so well in other cities of similar size? Even Tulsa has an alternative rock station. I really think 96.9 would make a great alternative rock station. As for Jack FM the fact that their signal really sucked at 1,000 watts, I'm not suprised it did fail. You couldn't pick it up worth a flip at the Quail Springs area.

OKC not only has slightly different demographics than most cities its size, the corporations that own the stations in the market are different. The company that owns the 96.9 frequency is Cumulus and I don't think they could do alternative rock. Cumulus' business model calls for playing its safe. That's why Wild is generally 6 months to two years behind on their hits. ClearChannel would have to do it and I am not sure they would give up classic rock on 94.7 or one of their country stations.

OKC could surely support an alternative rock station, but is not likely to get one. The formats for radio stations these days are not picked based on what would be cool or interesting, they are picked based on what would be a sure bet for raking in money. In OKC, that is either country, sports talk, or classic rock. In other markets like Tulsa, alternative rock may be seen as a safer bet. Tulsa also has better companies in their market more willing to take risks.

Well I hope they don't touch 96.1 KXY while yes it's Country, But IMO it's one of the best Country statons I've heard.

Well I hope they don't touch 96.1 KXY while yes it's Country, But IMO it's one of the best Country statons I've heard.

I agree. If I listen to country, 96.1 is the only station I listen to.

Well I hope they don't touch 96.1 KXY while yes it's Country, But IMO it's one of the best Country stations I've heard.

I agree. If I listen to country, 96.1 is the only station I listen to.
Too much talk, not enough music, not enough current music.

Too much talk, not enough music, not enough current music.

I like Classic Country much better than todays Country, Thats why I like KXY.

Too much talk, not enough music, not enough current music.

Personally I like older country but really cannot stand today's country. That's why I find 96.1 the only country station that is listenable.

Tyler Media is local for the longest time they have been headquartered off of 59th and Shields. They just recently moved to KOMA/KRXO/KOKC studios when they purchased the OKC Renda Stations. ]

In my opinion KOMA is playing the best music out there right now. They have a good balance of 60s, 70s and 80's hits. It reminds me of what OKC radio used to be years ago. If you hear the same song twice, it's because you have been listening all day long.

KYIS is an Adult Hits Station. It's been geared towards soccer moms and the guys who date them for years. Not to mention they need to find better talent and expand their playlist. Jack and Ron are like Rick and Brad they were funny years ago but, now they are just predictable and boring.

Personally, I would love to have a Smooth Jazz channel back on the air again. The format can be successful if it is programmed right. Upbeat artist like Brian Culbertson and Dave Koz during the day. Slow relaxing music at night like Gato Barbieri, Nelson Rangel and Boney James. Throw in limited commerical breaks and sponsor weekend events with local jazz bands and I think you can make it work.

In the past Smooth Jazz crashes and burns because they play too many commericals, play the same music over and over, or try to mix in pop and R&B songs that just don't belong. Nobody wants to hear Justin Bieber mixed in with the Jazz greats that paid their dues by playing any gig they could land until they made it big. I would think the business community alone would support it in OKC.

I agree that KOMA's music rotation is solid, but the on-air personalities drive me crazy with the way they insist on "hitting the post" - talking over the intro of a song right up to the start of the vocals. Either talk or play music. Don't do both at the same time.

OKC has a new Top 40 station, Now 96.5. Rumor is that the former PD of K-Hits in Tulsa is programming this station. It's signal fades fast outside of the immediate metro area so I doubt it will have much of an effect on KJ 103 but I wouldn't be surprised if it finishes off Wild 104.9.

OKC has a new Top 40 station, Now 96.5. Rumor is that the former PD of K-Hits in Tulsa is programming this station. It's signal fades fast outside of the immediate metro area so I doubt it will have much of an effect on KJ 103 but I wouldn't be surprised if it finishes off Wild 104.9.

From their facebook page...

We are here, with over 40,000 songs in a row NOW! No commercials until 2014!!!!

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Where is this Facebook page? I looked them up and they are the same low power station before at only 75 watts of power. They are transmitting from the antenna on the 500 foot tower on the North side of Plaza Mayor (Crossroads). They cannot run much power because KRAV-FM in Tulsa runs 100,000 watts effective ratiated power (ERP). In fact, the KRAV comes in with equal power as the Oklahoma City station near my house at I-40 and Choctaw Road.

Tyler Media Launches CHR NOW 96.5/Oklahoma City
RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 13, 2013 | 4:46pm CT
http://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/K243BJ-FMLarge.gifTyler Media launched a new CHR outlet on KRXO-HD3/Oklahoma City and on translator K243BJ-FM as "NOW 96.5" with the positioning slogan "Oklahoma's Station For Generation Now, 96.5." Former KHTT-FM/Tulsa and WPUP-FM/Athens, GA, programmer Tod Tucker is rumored to become the station's Program Director. The website is now live at ~ NOW 965 ~ HIT MUSIC FOR OKC! (http://www.now965.com). (09-13-13)

I haven't listened to anything but 96.5 Comedy 24/7 for the last couple of months.... Best station out there in my opinion.

I was back in OKC this weekend and found that station. I really liked it and wish I found it while I lived there.

I overheard somebody who works for Tyler Media tonight in a restaurant say they are launching an alternative rock station within a few months.

I overheard somebody who works for Tyler Media tonight in a restaurant say they are launching an alternative rock station within a few months.

That will be cool, I wish they would hurry up with the listen live tab on the website, because I live in Ada and I can't pick it up on radio.