KPMX-FM

KPMX (105.7 FM) is a commercial hot adult contemporary station licensed to Sterling, Colorado. It is operated by Northeast Colorado Broadcasting, LLC and serves northeastern Colorado. Sister stations include KSIR and KPRB.

History

KPMX began broadcasting on August 19, 1983, under the call sign KVRS. The call sign changed to KMXX in 1984 and to KPMX in 1990. The station has continued as a local commercial service for the Sterling area, with a hot adult contemporary format reported in station listings. Its associated broadcast group also operates regional news, sports and music services in northeastern Colorado.

Station information

• Frequency: 105.7 MHz
• Community of license: Sterling, Colorado
• Format: Hot adult contemporary
• Owner/operator: Northeast Colorado Broadcasting, LLC
• First broadcast: August 19, 1983 (as KVRS)
• Former call signs: KVRS (1982–1984); KMXX (1984–1990)
• FCC facility ID: 4155
• FM class: C3
• Effective radiated power: 12,000 watts
• Height above average terrain: 146 m (479 ft)

2024 CBA Awards: Awards of Excellence: Best Community Service Campaign, “Sterling Comets vs. The Badges” (Andy Rice, Chris Bull Brom); Best Morning Show, “KPMX Morning Circus with Andy Rice”; Best Sports Coverage, “Sterling Survives Elimination At State Volleyball” (Bull Brom); Best Sports Feature, “Trenkle Means Exciting” (Ben Blecha); and Best Sales Campaign, “Choice Real Estate – Choice Genie” (KPMX staff). Certificates of Merit: Best Public Service Announcement, “KPMX Workday Escape – Don’t Be An Idiot” (Chris Bull Brom); Best Station Sponsored Community Event, “KPMX Pool Party”; Best Public Affairs Program, “Mental Health Mondays” (Ben Blecha); Best On-Air Contest, “LC Fair Night Show Sounders”; Best Station Promotion, “Forgotten Oldies Weekend”; Best Station Personality, “KPMX Morning Circus with Andy Rice”; Best Sales Campaign, “Carpet Comfort Center – Carpet Counseling”; and Best Sales Event, “Logan County Fair – Miss Rodeo Colorado” (Bull Brom). Official CBA 2024 results.

2023 CBA Awards: Awards of Excellence: Best Sports Coverage, “Sterling Tiger Sports” (Chris Bull Brom); Best Sales Campaign, “Better Electric – Dad Jokes” (Chris Bull Brom and Jay Keil); and Best Radio Podcast, “Mental Health Monday” (Ben Blecha). Certificates of Merit: Best Midday Show, “KPMX Workday Escape with Bull Brom” (Chris Bull Brom), and Best Regularly Scheduled Entertainment Program, “Workday Escape – Dad Joke Friday” (Chris Bull Brom). Official CBA 2023 results.

References

• “KPMX,” Wikipedia (history and FCC-derived technical data)
• Federal Communications Commission, KPMX public inspection file
• KPMX, official website