KACZ
| Broadcast area | Manhattan-Junction City-Fort Riley |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 96.3 MHz |
| Branding | Z 96-3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Manhattan Broadcasting Company |
| KBLS, KMAN, KMKF, KXBZ | |
| History | |
First air date | September 16, 2002 |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 12,500 watts |
| HAAT | 145 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | http://www.z963.com/ |
KACZ (96.3 FM, "Z 96.3") is a Top 40 (CHR) formatted radio station owned by Manhattan Broadcasting Company. The station is broadcast from Manhattan, Kansas, with an ERP of 12.5 kW with its COL as Riley, Kansas. The station serves the Manhattan-Junction City-Fort Riley area, as well as portions of Northeast Kansas. Their slogan is "The #1 Hit Music Station."
KACZ is part of Manhattan Broadcasting Company, which also owns KMAN (News Talk/Sports), KXBZ (Hot Country), KMKF (Rock), and KBLS (Adult Contemporary). Matt Walters serves as the General Manager and Andrea Besthorn is the Sales Manager. Chris Swick is KACZ's Program Director.
Programming
Currently, the station airs Elvis Duran and the Morning Show. The station has aired the show since early 2014, replacing "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" shortly after Kraddick's untimely death. The airstaff also features Treyvion (10a-2p), Swick (2p-7p), and Auh'shay (7p-12a). Weekend programming includes the "American Top 40 Countdown".
External links
- KACZ official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 88543 (KACZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KACZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
39°13′34″N 96°37′01″W / 39.226°N 96.617°W