KFLJ was an AM radio station serving Walsenburg and Huerfano County, Colorado. It began broadcasting in 1957 on 1380 kHz. After going silent in 1988, its license renewal was dismissed by the FCC in 1992.
History
KFLJ operated as a small-market local station in southern Colorado and was owned in its early years by Floyd Jeter. The station provided a local broadcast service to Walsenburg and nearby communities. It ceased broadcasting in 1988. The FCC dismissed its renewal application in 1992, ending its licensed operation. The historical record should not be confused with later FM stations licensed to Walsenburg.
Station information
- Historical frequency: 1380 kHz AM
- Community: Walsenburg, Colorado
- First broadcast: 1957
- Silence: 1988
- License action: FCC renewal dismissed, 1992
- Early owner: Floyd Jeter
References
- World Radio History, Broadcasting Yearbooks and Colorado station directories
- Federal Communications Commission, station licensing records
- National Radio Club, DX News, 1992 coverage of the renewal proceeding.
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Moments in KFLJ-AM History
KFLJ begins broadcasting in Walsenburg
KFLJ began broadcasting on 1380 kHz, adding a local station to Huerfano County.
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