| Broadcast area | Spokane metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 790kHz |
| Branding | 94.1 The Bear |
| Programming | |
| Format | Mainstream rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBBD,KDRK-FM,KEYF-FM,KGA,KZBD | |
| History | |
First air date | 1947 (as KNEW) |
Former call signs | KNEW (1947–1966) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 11235 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 4,400watts day 34 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 47°30′7″N117°23′8″W / 47.50194°N 117.38556°W /47.50194; -117.38556 |
| Translator(s) | 94.1 K231CU (Spokane) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 941thebear.com |
KJRB (790AM) is acommercialradio station inSpokane,Washington. KJRB is owned byStephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Spokane, LLC, and airs amainstream rockradio format. It calls itself "94.1 The Bear".
KJRB has a daytime power of 4,400watts; at night, to protect other stations onAM 790, it reduces power to 34 watts. It uses anon-directional antenna at all times. Thetransmitter is on East Stutler Road offU.S. Route 195 inSpangle, Washington.[2] KJRB also simulcasts onFM translator 94.1K231CU, powered at 99 watts.[3]
KJRB has had a long and colorful history showcasing many famousdisc jockeys, including Randy Evans and Treasure Goodtimes (now known as Ichabod Caine and Scallops),Larry "SuperJock" Lujack, Charlie Brown (who went toKUBE 93 FM and laterKJR-FM 95.7 inSeattle), Ric Hansen, Jim Kampmann, Danny Holiday (Daniel Thygesen), Joe Michaels, Jack "Commander Dunk" Gordon, Ross Woodward, Norm Gregory, Brian Gregory, Ricky Shannon, Suds Coleman,Rick Rydell, Marie McCallister, Steven West, Ralphie Koal, with Frank Hanel and "Sunshine" Shelly Monahan.
KJRB's call letters originally reflected the fact that it had been owned by Kaye-Smith Enterprises, the owners of then-Top 40 stationKJR inSeattle. KJRB moved towards anOldies format in the 1980s, anews/talk station in the early 1990s, and sports as790 The Fan, from 1999 until April 2008, when the sports format was moved to sister station 1510KGA. In return, KGA's news/talk format moved to KJRB.
During the station's early years as a sports station, KJRB also broadcast "hot talk" shows such asDon and Mike,Tom Leykis andPhil Hendrie, with evening and weekend programming provided by Fox Sports Radio,Sporting News Radio andWestwood One.[4]
On October 24, 2012, KJRB shifted its format toAll-News.[5] On September 19, 2013, KJRB changed format toClassic country, branded as "The Eagle". On June 1, 2015, KJRB switched back to the sports format as "Fox Sports 790." That gave Mapleton Communications two all-sports stations in Spokane, KJRB and KGA. On March 28, 2016, KJRB changed the format toadult standards, branded as "Magic 790". On March 21, 2017, KJRB changed the format toclassic rock, branded as "94.1 The Bear" (simulcasting on FM translator K231CU 94.1 FM Spokane).[6]
On September 30, 2019, the station was sold toStephens Media Group after Stephens acquired most of the properties of former ownerMapleton Communications.
KJRB also broadcasts on the following FM translator:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K231CU | 94.1 FM | Spokane, Washington | 143870 | 99 | D | LMS |
