KMTN
Radio station in Jackson, Wyoming
43°27′42″N 110°45′10″W / 43.46167°N 110.75278°W / 43.46167; -110.75278KMTN (96.9 FM, " 96.9 The Mountain") is a radio station broadcasting an Album Adult Alternative format. Licensed to Jackson, Wyoming, United States, the station is owned by Scott Anderson, through licensee Jackson Hole Radio, LLC. Anderson has managed the station for over 25 years. He also served as a Jackson, Wyoming Town councilman for 12 years.[1]
History
KMTN was founded by "Captain" Bob Morris in 1974 and officially licensed on January 28, 1975. In 2012, the studios for the station were located at the corner of Wyoming Highway 22, and U.S. Route 89.[2] Chaparral Broadcasting sold KMTN and seven other stations to Rich Broadcasting for $3.7 million; the transaction was consummated on April 1, 2013.[3] Under Rich Broadcasting, KMTN and its sister FM stations were threatened to be shut off for a period of time due to a tower dispute with American Tower. The station was renting space on a tower, and was behind $500,000.[4] Rich Broadcasting's issues with American Tower began to involve United States Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah, and John Barrasso of Wyoming.[5]
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge in Utah ruled that American Tower could not turn off the radio stations unless a deal was reached.[6]
Rich Broadcasting sold KMTN, three other stations, and four translators to Scott Anderson's Jackson Hold Radio, LLC effective March 16, 2020.[7]
References
- ^ "KMTN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ John C. Johnson. "Wyoming Radio and TV Station Photos from the John in Arizona Collection". JohnInArizona.com.
- ^ "Rich Broadcasting expands its holdings". Radio & Television Business Report. October 19, 2012.
- ^ "Wyoming cluster set to go dark in tower rent dispute". RadioInsight.com. March 7, 2017.
- ^ "Radio station standoff now involves Utah Senator". Buckrail.com. April 7, 2017.
- ^ "Judge: American Tower can't evict tenant owing over $500,000". WirelessEstimator.com. January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Deal Digest: Ops Manager set to become owner in Illinois". InsideRadio.com. November 21, 2019.
External links
- Official Website
- KMTN in the FCC FM station database
- KMTN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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Radio stations in the Jackson micropolitan area (Wyoming/Idaho)
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