KFXD (AM 580) served Nampa and the Boise area in Idaho. It’s in the archive for its link to Wayne Cornils, whose radio career ran through here.
History
Wayne Cornils was general manager from 1962 to 1964, then president, general manager and co-owner from 1964 to 1976. The 1984 Broadcasting Yearbook identifies KFXD(AM) as a Nampa station at 580 kHz.
This page covers the historic KFXD operation relevant to Cornils’ career. It’s separate from later stations that used the KFXD call sign after Boise-area frequency and call-sign changes. Cornils’ earlier stop was KPIG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This is a short page built from current station records. If you worked at KFXD, we’d love to hear from you.
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FROM THE TIMELINE
Moments in KFXD-AM (Nampa/Boise) History
Wayne Cornils becomes KFXD general manager
Wayne Cornils became general manager of KFXD-AM in Nampa in 1962, according to his 1984 Broadcasting profile.
Wayne Cornils becomes KFXD co-owner and president
In 1964, Wayne Cornils became president, general manager and co-owner of KFXD-AM. A 1984 Broadcasting profile dates this change and records his continued leadership through 1976.
Wayne Cornils leaves KFXD for the NAB
In 1976, Wayne Cornils left KFXD-AM and joined the National Association of Broadcasters as director of its membership department.
Wendy Green listed as KFXD program director
Broadcasting Yearbooks list Wendy Green as program director at KFXD-AM in 1983 and 1984. The directory listings confirm she held the role by 1983; they do not give her appointment or departure date.
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