Draft:KZRT

  • Comment: The existing article on this radio station facility needed to be moved and updated to reflect the call sign change and purchase mentioned in this draft. I have done this. The only significant new reference in this article has been incorporated there. Unfortunately, much of it is paywalled and I cannot access it. Sammi Brie (she/her · t · c) 06:33, 1 June 2026 (UTC)
KZRT
  • Ridgecrest, California
Frequency93.7 MHz
Branding93 ZRT Retro Hits
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatRetro hits
History
First air date
July 2012 (as KKYT)
Former call signs
KKYT (2012–2013)
KZFX (2013–2026)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
190406
Links
Public license information
Websitehttp://93zrt.com

KZRT (93.7 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Ridgecrest, California, United States. The station serves the Indian Wells Valley, Owens Valley, and communities along the U.S. Highway 395 corridor. KZRT broadcasts a retro hits format featuring music from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

The station is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Facility ID 190406 and operates under a commercial FM broadcast license serving Ridgecrest, California.[2]

History

The station first signed on in July 2012 as KKYT, broadcasting a country music format branded as "The Coyote." On September 25, 2013, the station changed its format to classic rock and adopted the KZFX call letters on November 16, 2013.

As KZFX, the station operated under the branding The Super Rock and served Ridgecrest and surrounding communities with classic rock programming, local news, weather information, motorsports reports, and syndicated specialty programming.

On January 1, 2026, KZFX ceased over-the-air broadcasting and transitioned to online streaming. According to Federal Communications Commission assignment records, the station license was assigned to David Baes and the transaction was consummated in February 2026.[3] On February 27, 2026, the station adopted the KZRT call letters and resumed operation with a retro hits format.

Following the ownership change, KZRT returned to local FM broadcasting emphasizing locally originated programming, community involvement, and music from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. In 2026, The Daily Independent featured the station in an article titled A New Station Rises: 93 ZRT is Ridgecrest's Local Spot on the Dial.[4]

Programming

KZRT broadcasts a retro hits format featuring popular music from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Programming includes local news, weather updates, community announcements, and public service features serving Ridgecrest and the surrounding region.

The station's locally produced programming includes:

  • Lugnut in the Morning – weekday morning drive program hosted by Lugnut.
  • Dave Bradley Afternoons – weekday afternoon drive program hosted by Dave Bradley.

Specialty programming includes:

  • Totally 80's Weekends – a weekend music feature devoted to hits and artists from the 1980s.

Digital Distribution

In addition to its terrestrial FM signal, KZRT streams worldwide through its official website, mobile applications for Apple iOS and Android devices, and on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices.

Technical Information

KZRT operates on a frequency of 93.7 MHz and is licensed to Ridgecrest, California.[5]

  • Frequency: 93.7 MHz
  • RF Channel: 229
  • Facility ID: 190406
  • Community of License: Ridgecrest, California
  • Service: FM Broadcast Station
  • Facility Type: Commercial
  • License Status: Licensed
  • FCC Status Date: February 27, 2026
  • License Expiration Date: December 1, 2029

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZRT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KZRT FM Station Profile". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  3. ^ "FCC Assignment Application and Consummation Filing for KZRT". FCCInfo. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  4. ^ "A New Station Rises: 93 ZRT is Ridgecrest's Local Spot on the Dial". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
  5. ^ "KZRT FM Station Profile". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2026-05-31.

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