KRGS

KRGS
Broadcast areaGrand Junction, Colorado
Frequency690 kHz
BrandingESPN 690 AM/98.9 FM
Programming
FormatDefunct (was Sports)
AffiliationsESPN Radio
Ownership
OwnerWestern Slope Communications, LLC
KAYW, KAVP, KWGL, KZKS
History
First air date
June 9, 1967 (1967-06-09) (as KWSR at 810)
Former call signs
  • KWSR (1967–1985)
  • KDBL (1985–1987)
  • KWWS (1987–1989)
  • KKGD (1989–1994)
Former frequencies
810 kHz (1967–1995)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID71960
ClassD
Power
  • 900 watts day
  • 12 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
39°32′56″N 107°46′11″W / 39.54889°N 107.76972°W / 39.54889; -107.76972
Translator(s)98.9 K255CB (Rifle)
Links
Public license information
WebsiteESPN Radio 690

KRGS (690 AM) was a radio station licensed to Rifle, Colorado, United States. The station was owned by Western Slope Communications, LLC. In 2019 the Federal Communications Commission granted a construction permit to move to a new transmitter site, increase day power to 2,300 watts and increase night power to 16 watts. It expired in 2022 without being built.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRGS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KRGS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KRGS Station Information Profile". Arbitron.