KBLZ

KBLZ (102.7 FM) is a terrestrial American radio station serving Tyler, Texas. Licensed to Winona, it broadcasts a rhythmic contemporary format in full simulcast with its sister station KAZE 106.9 Ore City, which serves the Longview/Marshall portion of the market. "The Blaze" is owned by Reynolds Radio, with studios located on Grande Boulevard, south of downtown Tyler. KBLZ's transmitter is located east of Tyler in unincorporated Smith County.

KBLZ

Winona, Texas
Broadcast area	Tyler-Longview area
Frequency	102.7 MHz
Branding	102-7 & 106-9 The Blaze
Programming
Language	English
Format	Rhythmic contemporary
Ownership
Owner	Reynolds Radio
Sister stations	KAZE KAPW
History
First air date	March 3, 2000
Call sign meaning	"Blaze" (branding)
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Class	C3
ERP	9,300 watts
HAAT	162 m (531 feet)
Repeater(s)	106.9 KAZE Ore City
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	http://www.theblaze.fm/

History

KBLZ received a construction permit in 1998 (as KBKV) and signed in March 2000 with its current call set. KAZE, whose sign-on was in 1989 (as KWSK, licensed previously to Daingerfield), have been simulcasting their format since 1999. This format has a Hip Hop/R&B music lean but also incorporates Rhythmic Pop/Dance into the mix, the only station in Tyler and Longview to do so.

External links

• The Blaze's website
• Facility details for Facility ID 79247 (KBLZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KBLZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

32.386°N 95.112°W / 32.386; -95.112