KNEC is a commercial FM station licensed to Yuma, Colorado, broadcasting on 100.9 MHz. Media Logic Radio reports that it first went on air in April 1999 and has used several formats while continuing to serve Yuma and eastern Colorado. The station currently broadcasts adult contemporary music, local news and weather, and Yuma High School sports.
Programming
The station’s website lists local hosts and dayparts, including a weekday morning program, and promotes Yuma High School sports coverage. Media Logic describes KNEC as part of its Northeast Colorado radio group.
Station information
| Call sign | KNEC |
|---|---|
| Community of license | Yuma, Colorado |
| Frequency | 100.9 MHz |
| First broadcast | April 1999 (operator history) |
| Owner/operator | Media Logic Radio |
| Current format | Adult contemporary |
| Published contact address | 529 N. Albany, Suite 1285, Yuma, CO 87059 (ZIP as printed by station) |
| Telephone | 970-522-1607 |
| Effective radiated power | 23,000 watts |
| Height above average terrain | 106 m |
| FCC facility ID | 84353 |
Technical information
FCC-derived listings report KNEC on 100.9 MHz with Facility ID 84353, 23 kW ERP, and 106 m height above average terrain. KNEC technical summary.
2024 CBA Awards: Awards of Excellence: Best Station Promotion/Marketing Campaign, “I’m an Outlaw” (Judi Perry), and Best Morning Show, “Trevy in the Morning on Yuma’s KNEC 100.9” (Trevin Martin). Certificate of Merit: Best Sports Coverage by an Individual or Team, “Yuma Outlaws Win the 3A State Championship” (Mark Cochran). Official CBA 2024 results.
2023 CBA Awards: Award of Excellence: Best Radio Commercial, “KAUFFMAN PEST CONTROL [TICKS AND BEETLES]” (Thomas Keinath and Lindsey Bruntz). Certificates of Merit: Best Station Promotion, “Getaway to the Gaylord” (Judi Perry), and Best Sports Coverage, “Yuma Baseball Walks It Off Against Wray” (Mark Cochran). Official CBA 2023 results.
References
- KNEC 100.9 FM, official station page — format, current schedule, hosts, sports, and contact information.
- Media Logic Radio station-group profile — launch month, signal power, and format history.
- FCC 1999 licensing filing for KNEC — facility record for the Yuma FM station.
The station website prints the ZIP code as “87059”; the value is reproduced as listed and has not been independently resolved. The title was standardized to identify the page as an FM service; the existing page URL remains unchanged.
Awards & Recognitions
Documented awards, honors, and finalist or nomination recognition associated with this station or broadcaster.
- 2024Award of ExcellenceColorado Broadcasters AssociationBest Station Promotion/Marketing CampaignI’m an Outlaw — Judi Perry2024 Small Market Radio results
- 2024Award of ExcellenceColorado Broadcasters AssociationBest Morning ShowTrevy in the Morning on Yuma’s KNEC 100.9 — Trevin Martin2024 Small Market Radio results
- 2024Certificate of MeritColorado Broadcasters AssociationBest Sports Coverage by an Individual or TeamYuma Outlaws Win the 3A State Championship — Mark Cochran2024 Small Market Radio results
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