KBZE was the call sign used by Colorado Springs’ 105.5 FM station from 1989 to 1991. Branded “The Breeze,” the station offered new-age and smooth-jazz programming before changing to country music as KHII.
History
Optima Communications acquired the former KWYD-FM and introduced the KBZE identity in 1989. The “Breeze” presentation distinguished the station with a mellow, instrumental-oriented sound. In 1991 the call letters changed to KHII and the station adopted country programming as “K-High.” A later local marketing agreement with Pikes Peak Broadcasting linked the station’s operation with other Colorado Springs outlets. It shifted to smooth jazz as KSKX in 1996.
Station information
- Historical frequency: 105.5 MHz
- Market: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Call-sign period: 1989–1991
- Brand: The Breeze
- Format: New age / smooth jazz
- Preceding call sign: KWYD-FM
- Following call sign: KHII
References
- “KRDO-FM,” Wikipedia (105.5 FM call-sign and format chronology)
- Federal Communications Commission, radio licensing records
- World Radio History, archived radio trade publications
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