- KYOT-FM
Infobox Radio Station
name = KYOT
airdate = 1994
frequency = 95.5 (MHz) HD Radio
city =Phoenix, Arizona
area =Phoenix metropolitan area
format =Smooth Jazz
owner =Clear Channel Communications
erp = 96,000watt s
haat = 479 meters
branding = Smooth Jazz 95.5 KYOT
class = C
facility_id = 18648
webcast = [http://www.kyot.com/cc-common/streaming_new/ Listen Live]
website = [http://www.kyot.com/ www.kyot.com]
callsign_meaning = K [C] oYOTeKYOT is a commercial
Smooth Jazz music radio station located inPhoenix, Arizona , broadcasting on 95.5 FMDespite the station's branding, there is no affiliation of any kind with the
Phoenix Coyotes , the localNational Hockey League team.History
KRFM
In 1963, KRFM signed on with an
Easy Listening music format.KQYT
In the mid 1980s, the call letters were changed to KQYT retaining its
Easy Listening music format.KOY-FM
In July 10, 1987, the format was changed to
Adult Top 40 branded as "Y-95". The call letters were changed to KOY-FM. The station later evolved to aTop 40 music format. The station gained some national attention in the late 80s when they hiredJessica Hahn , a central figure in theJim Bakker PTL scandal , as a on air DJ .KYOT
On September 2, 1993, the station began stunting airing loops of quotes from famous people such as Martin Luther King, Jr..
On September 3, 1993, the format was changed to a "Rhythm and Rock" music format branded "The Coyote". A change of call letters to KYOT followed to match its new branding.
In March, 1994, the format was changed to a
Smooth Jazz music format retaining its branding as "The Coyote".Former/current DJ's include Cliff Smith and Tony Evans. Jason Christopher (traffic)Nick Francis as Program Director, Greg Morgan as APD/MD & the first live Afternoon Drive Personality.
Actor Geoffrey Holder provides the station's voiceover.
KYOT HD2
KYOT's HD2 subchannel carries an
Adult Album Alternative format programmed by Clear Channel's [http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/formatlab/ "Format Lab"] called "The Music Summit." [http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station/AZ]External links
* [http://www.kyot.com The Coyote's website]
*FMQ|KYOT
*FML|KYOT
*FMARB|KYOT
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