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| Broadcast area | Reno, Nevada |
| Frequency | 95.5MHz |
| Branding | 95.5 The Vibe |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hip hop |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KBUL-FM,KKOH,KWYL | |
| History | |
First air date | December 25, 1953 (1953-12-25) |
Former call signs | KHQM (1953, CP) |
Call sign meaning | Nevada |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 11244 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 71,000watts |
| HAAT | 695 meters (2,280 ft) |
| Translator | 99.3 K257AX (Battle Mountain) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 955thevibe.com |
KNEV (95.5FM) is a commercialradio station located inReno, Nevada. KNEV airs aclassic hip hopmusic format branded as "95.5 The Vibe". The station rebroadcasts on translator K257AX at 99.3 FM inBattle Mountain, Nevada. It is owned byCumulus Media. Its studios are located on Plumb Lane in South Reno, and its transmitter is located on McClellan Peak northeast ofCarson City, Nevada.
KNEV is the longest continuously operating FM station in the state of Nevada, having signed on Christmas Day 1953. Since its original air date in 1953, KNEV has maintained its original call sign and frequency. KNEV was originally aneasy listening station during the daytime andclassical after 6 p.m. and all day on Sundays and remained that way for many years. In 1980, Everett Cobb sold the station toMcClatchy Newspapers. In 1992, the station was relaunched as "Magic 95", with asoft adult contemporary format, and would compete with crosstown stationKRNO (Sunny 106.9).
In 1995, the station shifted towards ahot AC format, while retaining the "Magic" branding. The 1970s songs were dropped from the playlist as the station focused on hits from the 1980s and 1990s. In 2001, KNEV rebranded as "Mix 95.5" and became anadult top 40 station.
In November 2004, the station flipped to an all-Christmas format and brought back the "Magic" branding. On December 26, the station adopted a mainstream adult contemporary format.
On October 7, 2015, at 5 p.m., KNEV flipped to classic hip hop as "95.5 The Vibe". The change came after a brief 15 minute stunt of Christmas music after "Magic" signed off with "Celebration" byKool and the Gang.[2]
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | Transmitter coordinates | FCC info |
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| K257AX | 99.3 FM | Battle Mountain, Nevada | 36494 | 78 | 221 m (725 ft) | D | 40°32′9.6″N116°41′2.3″W / 40.536000°N 116.683972°W /40.536000; -116.683972 (K257AX) | LMS |
39°15′32″N119°42′18″W / 39.259°N 119.705°W /39.259; -119.705
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