Conservative political talk can be found at 1000 am. NPR is not political talk in that vein. Splendid table, BBC news hour, morning edition, etc.

Yeah 1000 AM is the main one that has all the big names in conservatism, Rush, Beck, Levin, etc. Sometimes I confuse all the Christian talk stations with conservative talk radio since much of the time the conversation is political, especially on American Family Radio which has a few frequencies that can be picked up in OKC.

I agree, NPR isn't political talk at all.

Wonder if that means KMGL (104.1) isn't doing all-Christmas this season?


Was wondering that myself.

I can't imagine Magic not doing Christmas music as it's been an institution of sorts since 1990. I don't think they'd let Cumulus intimidate them into not doing Christmas music. Of course, with Magic 104 now being a Tyler station, it's not nearly as predictable as it was for all those years. Um, I'm not a Tyler fan.

I can't imagine Magic not doing Christmas music as it's been an institution of sorts since 1990. I don't think they'd let Cumulus intimidate them into not doing Christmas music. Of course, with Magic 104 now being a Tyler station, it's not nearly as predictable as it was for all those years. Um, I'm not a Tyler fan.

Actually KMGL used to only do Christmas music for 24 hours; 12pm on Christmas Eve to 12pm on Christmas Day. The first station in OKC to do 24/7 Christmas music was KQSR Soft Rock 94.7 in 2000. After it flipped to the Buzz in 2002, KMGL started doing the 24/7 Christmas format. I don't think OKC has ever had more than one station doing Christmas all season long.

I like country, but there is enough of it. I would sooner there be an all jazz station, but it seems a rare breed of station in a lot of metros, especially on commercial frequencies.

I like country, but there is enough of it. I would sooner there be an all jazz station, but it seems a rare breed of station in a lot of metros, especially on commercial frequencies.

I agree that there's enough country. I really hope whatever ends up on 96.9 that it isn't country. It's good to see classic rock going away on that frequency. That leaves 94.7, 100.5, and 104.5 doing the format which is plenty. 94.7 and 100.5 are technically active rock, but they both have a lot of classic rock in their rotation.

As for Jazz, I am not sure how commercially viable it is these days. Much like adult standards, its more of a niche format. The last time OKC had a commercial jazz station was in the late '90s on 97.9 before it became Wild.

I'd like to see a party station on 96.9. Something like part time EDM and some pop music.

I would also like to see a full jazz station that plays a mix of jazz and then has about 4-5 hours at night of some 1920s-1940s pop music.

Actually KMGL used to only do Christmas music for 24 hours; 12pm on Christmas Eve to 12pm on Christmas Day. The first station in OKC to do 24/7 Christmas music was KQSR Soft Rock 94.7 in 2000. After it flipped to the Buzz in 2002, KMGL started doing the 24/7 Christmas format. I don't think OKC has ever had more than one station doing Christmas all season long.

I beg to differ. Magic may have changed the lengths of Christmas music here and there, but I know for a fact Christmas music was longer than 24-hours in '90-'96. I lost track around that time. And no, KFNB did Christmas music for several days around the clock in the late 70's! KQSR was definitely not the first station to do 24/7 Christmas music in Oklahoma City. If they thought that, they were wrong. I guarantee you.

I beg to differ. Magic may have changed the lengths of Christmas music here and there, but I know for a fact Christmas music was longer than 24-hours in '90-'96. I lost track around that time. And no, KFNB did Christmas music for several days around the clock in the late 70's! KQSR was definitely not the first station to do 24/7 Christmas music in Oklahoma City. If they thought that, they were wrong. I guarantee you.

It seems like right now they are still doing regular programming during the day and Christmas music in the evenings during Delilah. Will be interesting to see if they stick to that formula after Thanksgiving or if they go 24/7 Christmas.

Speaking of Delilah, it's hard to believe she is still on the air.

I think they (104.1) normally starts on thx giving or black Friday.

Anyone remember when KJ103 played the adam sandler thanksgiving song for 24 hours straight on thanksgiving?

Bring back the Martini!

Bring back the Martini!

I agree. I miss that station. The format is also a rare breed these days outside of markets like Las Vegas and South Florida.

So they are going to 98.9 Kyis.

I wonder where jack and ron are going?

They're going to 96.9 BOB fm apparently. That being said, hopefully they start adding current Alternative music on KYIS Fm because they seem to play the same 10 songs over and over again.

Hoping for an Alternative Rock station on 96.9.

Hoping for an Alternative Rock station on 96.9.

Hopefully Cumulus will see this and give the format a try. I think OKC is ready for a real alternative rock station and with no competition it could do very well in the ratings. I am not sure how the concert business works, but with the new Live Nation venue going in Bricktown, it would be nice if they would work with Cumulus or iHeartMedia in terms of getting a station here as it's important for concert promotion. With OKC's current radio landscape, they will have to rely on word of mouth and things like the Gazette to promote concerts, which doesn't reach as many people as a radio station would.

So tomorrow is the first day for Joey & Heather on 98.9 Kiss FM. It will be interesting to see how that goes and what kind of changes happen at the station with it.

Wild 104.9 is launching a new morning show with Mike on the Mic called the Wild Wake Up.

It's still a mystery as to what format will end up on 96.9.

It's still a mystery as to what format will end up on 96.9.

They say they'll start their (as yet unidentified) new format on December 28.

was 105.3 killed? Where the hell am I gonna listen to Jim Rome now?

was 105.3 killed? Where the hell am I gonna listen to Jim Rome now?

Hey clone, I feel your pain. Living in Norman I have not been a regular listener for some time. I first started listening he was being sponsored by "BANG". I had a substitute for a while when the "Slam Man" was on 1340 but it was not the same. When "Elk" was on I was constantly expelling coffee on my keyboard via my nose. Were you in Houston when Dickey was there?

was 105.3 killed? Where the hell am I gonna listen to Jim Rome now?

A lot of stations have been having trouble because of the ice storm. 96.9 only came back on the air yesterday. Power 103.5 is still off the air. It's possible that a similar thing has happened to 105.3.

A lot of stations have been having trouble because of the ice storm. 96.9 only came back on the air yesterday. Power 103.5 is still off the air. It's possible that a similar thing has happened to 105.3.It's back on now.

A lot of stations have been having trouble because of the ice storm. 96.9 only came back on the air yesterday. Power 103.5 is still off the air. It's possible that a similar thing has happened to 105.3.

thanks for the heads up, that's likely

Hey clone, I feel your pain. Living in Norman I have not been a regular listener for some time. I first started listening he was being sponsored by "BANG". I had a substitute for a while when the "Slam Man" was on 1340 but it was not the same. When "Elk" was on I was constantly expelling coffee on my keyboard via my nose. Were you in Houston when Dickey was there?

Doesn't ring a bell. My dad listened back when I was in HS in the mid to late 90's. I really started listening around 2005 when I was in Phoenix and was spending a lot of my days in the car.

I'm not gonna lie, I kinda plan my day around the Smack Off when that day comes lol

Has anybody heard anything new regarding the format that 96.9 will be flipping to after Christmas?

The most solid rumor is country, but can anybody confirm that?

This town needs a good blues/hybrid jazz station. Do jazz for a 4/8 block then blues for a 4/8 hour block.

Jazz today is a niche format that usually is not successful outside of large markets. This is especially true now that such formats are easily available on XM or streaming. The last time OKC had a jazz station was in the late '90s on 97.9 before it became Wild. I would like to see more creative, niche radio make its way to OKC but it isn't likely to happen with the way the industry currently works.

Assuming that the new station will be country, will OKC really be able to support five country stations? I know country is very popular here, but this town will now have 93.3, 96.1, 96.9, 99.7, and 101.9 all doing country. I don't know if even Nashville has that many.

I'm going to say there is absolutely no chance it will be country, simply because I don't see Jack and Ron on a country station. I suppose we'll know in a week though.

If it does turn out to be country, I give it three months before J&R are gone or the format is gone.

If it does turn out to be country, I give it three months before J&R are gone or the format is gone.

I agree. Country failed on the frequency before and there is so much country already on the dial I don't see another one being successful. Before it was Classic Rock, it was 96.9 The Bull. That was under Citadel though and now that is Cumulus they might want to give it another try.

What format do you think would best suit Jack and Ron? I am thinking AC or adult album alternative.

What format do you think would best suit Jack and Ron? I am thinking AC or adult album alternative.

I don't get anybody caring about Jack & Ron. They are two sixty year old disc jockey's that act like teenagers with raging hormones. I said before they are "Crass & Crasser" but really it's Crude and Cruder. If they can fit a sexual joke into anything - they will do it. Those guys need to grow up, or better yet - retire and do what they want.

Speaking of age in radio...Ronnie Kaye is still at KOMA and still sounds great.
This past September he turned -- 78!

I don't get anybody caring about Jack & Ron. They are two sixty year old disc jockey's that act like teenagers with raging hormones. I said before they are "Crass & Crasser" but really it's Crude and Cruder. If they can fit a sexual joke into anything - they will do it. Those guys need to grow up, or better yet - retire and do what they want.

Speaking of age in radio...Ronnie Kaye is still at KOMA and still sounds great.
This past September he turned -- 78!

Apparently that have a lot of followers though. I personally don't care for them. I agree with those who say the style of their morning show doesn't fit a country station. Hopefully that means the rumors that the new station will be country are false.

Does anybody know how 107.7 The Franchise is doing? About six months ago I read on here that a flip was likely after OU football season if their ratings didn't increase. Personally I would love to see Now 92.9 moved to 107.7 to take on KJ-103.

Now 92.9 is the only station in OKC doing current hits the right way. KJ-103 is too teenybopper and ignores certain hits and Wild 104.9 focuses way too much on last decade (songs like 'Back That Thang Up' and 'Hot In Heere' don't belong on Top 40 in 2015). Now 92.9 is the only station really playing "all the hits" and I believe the station deserves a better signal.

Apparently that have a lot of followers though. I personally don't care for them. I agree with those who say the style of their morning show doesn't fit a country station. Hopefully that means the rumors that the new station will be country are false.

Does anybody know how 107.7 The Franchise is doing? About six months ago I read on here that a flip was likely after OU football season if their ratings didn't increase. Personally I would love to see Now 92.9 moved to 107.7 to take on KJ-103.

Now 92.9 is the only station in OKC doing current hits the right way. KJ-103 is too teenybopper and ignores certain hits and Wild 104.9 focuses way too much on last decade (songs like 'Back That Thang Up' and 'Hot In Heere' don't belong on Top 40 in 2015). Now 92.9 is the only station really playing "all the hits" and I believe the station deserves a better signal.

It looks like The Franchise jumped up in the ratings, they are just behind WWLS, and yeah everytime I come to the city, Now 92.9 is the most I listen too besides KXY and Kiss FM,as for 96.9, I hope they don't go country.

This town needs a good blues/hybrid jazz station. Do jazz for a 4/8 block then blues for a 4/8 hour block.

"Jazz is stupid, just play the right notes!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpVrqci17no

Apparently that have a lot of followers though. I personally don't care for them. I agree with those who say the style of their morning show doesn't fit a country station. Hopefully that means the rumors that the new station will be country are false.

Does anybody know how 107.7 The Franchise is doing? About six months ago I read on here that a flip was likely after OU football season if their ratings didn't increase. Personally I would love to see Now 92.9 moved to 107.7 to take on KJ-103.

Now 92.9 is the only station in OKC doing current hits the right way. KJ-103 is too teenybopper and ignores certain hits and Wild 104.9 focuses way too much on last decade (songs like 'Back That Thang Up' and 'Hot In Heere' don't belong on Top 40 in 2015). Now 92.9 is the only station really playing "all the hits" and I believe the station deserves a better signal.

103.1 deserves a better signal, as does 105.3 (only because of Rome)

103.1 deserves a better signal, as does 105.3 (only because of Rome)

I would say 103.5 over 103.1. I like Power 103.5 but can't listen unless I am on the south side.

I would say 103.5 over 103.1. I like Power 103.5 but can't listen unless I am on the south side.I agree. Power 103.5 is a great station.

I think the country rumor for 96.9 is false.

Somebody posted it on Jack and Ron's Facebook page, stating they would not longer listen if they switched to country. Jack and Ron liked the comment, which they wouldn't have done if they were in fact flipping to country. This is good news for OKC radio as this city needs another country station like it needs another Super Wal-Mart.

Welcome to The Edge!!!!

I dunno if it has been said on another page but the lost ogle tweeted there was a rumor that a new alternative station was starting today at 5 on 92.9. I'm not near a radio but would be good news if true.

Yeah Now 92.9 is gone. It's now the Edge 92.9. OKC needed this. Surprised they would kill Now 92.9 though. My guess is because they failed to knock KJ-103 out of top spot. The intention of that station was to take enough listeners from KJ to allow 93.3 Jake FM to be #1.

Listening to the Edge now, sounds great.

Awesome news

This is bad form. You'd think when you're ready to roll-out a new format, you'd truly be ready. This is still up:
http://i.imgur.com/SaRlNmK.jpg


EDIT: No re-direct or anything, they have an all new url:
92.9 The Edge | OKC's Rock Alternative (http://theedgeokc.com/)


http://i.imgur.com/wnRVnNa.jpg

Are they stealing The Edge in Tulsa's name, color scheme and tag line or is The Edge in Tulsa helping with running the station?

In any case, that's great for OKC.

For all we know they're just piping Tulsa into OKC. The website has literally no information, just click here to listen, and click here to tell us what you think of us. I think you need a better web designer, for one.

Eve 6? Fall Out Boy? Pass.

*switches back to Sirius*

Eve 6? Fall Out Boy? Pass.

*switches back to Sirius*

Ha, I know, we listened to it yesterday while out running around for a few songs, then flipped around until we found a non-Xmas-music station that wasn't airing stupid DJ blather or commercials (ended up on 103.1, I think)....

I haven't found any connection between the two Edges; the only thing they seem to have in common, other than the name of a format and a brand image, is that their group owners are in-state (SMG in Tulsa, Tyler in OKC).

On their Twitter account, they confirmed there was no connection between the stations outside of the name.

Listen live here:

92.9 The Edge (http://player.listenlive.co/34561)

I don't listen to local radio anymore, but I'll plan on trying to listen if for no other reason to support them and also hopefully learn of interesting concerts around town.

Oh wow this is great news!

103.5 is a great station and I've been listening to the station since their 1140am days. But seriously, that signal is horrible. I'm trying to listen now and it's just static. I bet since it's sleeting and snowing, static will be all we can here for the next week. This is a common occurrence

The new station is "Fun 96.9", playing variety hits from the 60s through the 80s.

The new station is "Fun 96.9", playing variety hits from the 60s through the 80s.
So basically a KOMA clone.

103.5 is a great station and I've been listening to the station since their 1140am days. But seriously, that signal is horrible. I'm trying to listen now and it's just static. I bet since it's sleeting and snowing, static will be all we can here for the next week. This is a common occurrence

Issue is there antenna is out west of Anadarko and OKC is in the "distant" coverage area. In my current car, if I am north of I-40 the station has too much static to be listenable. Lawton actually gets better coverage from the station than OKC does. For me, Power 103.5 doesn't cut it as a hip-hop station for OKC because the signal doesn't cover OKC. It also doesn't compete in OKC's PPM market so for all intents and purposes, OKC is still without a hip-hop station unless you count the classic V-103 station. For current music, I might as well listen to Pandora and not have to hear static.

So basically a KOMA clone.

Yeah. I haven't listened much yet but I hope they lean more in the easy listening direction as opposed to classic rock.

I am just happy to see KOMA getting some competition, I listen to 969 on I heart this morning, cause in Ada, I can't pick it up barely, it sounded pretty good to me.

I am just happy to see KOMA getting some competition, I listen to 969 on I heart this morning, cause in Ada, I can't pick it up barely, it sounded pretty good to me.

I personally like the format, especially since KMGL dropped most of their softer hits from the 70s and 80s in favor of current music.

The new station is "Fun 96.9", playing variety hits from the 60s through the 80s.

I assume the station transmitter is having issues with ice at the transmitter site this afternoon. I can only hear a very weak signal on 96.9. It usually has a pretty strong stereo signal.

Issue is there antenna is out west of Anadarko and OKC is in the "distant" coverage area. In my current car, if I am north of I-40 the station has too much static to be listenable. Lawton actually gets better coverage from the station than OKC does. For me, Power 103.5 doesn't cut it as a hip-hop station for OKC because the signal doesn't cover OKC. It also doesn't compete in OKC's PPM market so for all intents and purposes, OKC is still without a hip-hop station unless you count the classic V-103 station. For current music, I might as well listen to Pandora and not have to hear static.

Knowing this, you would think they would put some type of repeater antenna or booster or something in OKC. But since they don't have to actually compete in the OKC market, I doubt anything like this happens.

Knowing this, you would think they would put some type of repeater antenna or booster or something in OKC. But since they don't have to actually compete in the OKC market, I doubt anything like this happens.

I agree. I am not sure but I think they could put a translator on 103.5 in OKC to properly cover the market, leaving their main stick out in Western Oklahoma. I doubt they do this though until somebody else tries to give urban/hip-hop a try in OKC. If another station decided to do hip-hop, that would be it for Power 103.5 given their poor signal.

This may be a pipe dream, but hopefully V-103.1 eventually transitions to mainstream urban. Classic hip-hop usually hasn't lasted very long in other markets before adding more currents. The issue is that there isn't enough material to draw from to avoid repetitiveness, resulting in stations that are very popular in the beginning but quickly lose their luster. Wild 104.9 with its gold-heavy playlist plays a lot of the same stuff anyways.

If I was in control at Tyler Media, I would flip V-103 to mainstream urban with specific time slots dedicated to classic hip-hop.

Does anyone know what happened to the Rick Roberts show on KTOK ?

So, I've been listening to 92.9 The Edge, and it's piqued my interest for sure. Interesting playlist and they're playing stuff I don't think I've actually heard on the radio here before, which is definitely awesome... They're covering all ends of the Alternative Rock genre. My only real gripe is that I would LOVE to have some new music from the active rock playlist thrown in there for good measure, to make the station sound a little bit closer to The EDGE in Tulsa (Z104.5) - but that's a pretty minor gripe, honestly. I'm extremely glad Tyler is giving Alternative a go here and I hope they stick around for a good long while!