KBIU

KBIU
Broadcast areaLake Charles, Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana
Frequency103.3 MHz
BrandingHot 103.3
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
KAOK, KKGB, KQLK, KYKZ
History
First air date
January 23, 1976; 48 years ago (1976-01-23) (as KGRA at 103.7)
Former call signs
KGRA (1976–1981)
Former frequencies
103.7 MHz (1976–2005)
Call sign meaning
Sounds like "Bayou" for former branding
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17019
ClassC2
ERP35,000 watts
HAAT146 meters (479 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
30°14′41″N 93°20′37″W / 30.24472°N 93.34361°W / 30.24472; -93.34361
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehot1033.com

KBIU (103.3 FM, "Hot 103.3") is an American radio station broadcasting a top 40 (CHR) format, licensed to Lake Charles, Louisiana. The station is currently owned by Cumulus Media. Its studios are located on Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles and its transmitter is in Sulphur, Louisiana.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBIU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.