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CBS RADIO'S "THE WORLD FAMOUS KROQ-FM" TO BROADCAST ON HD2 STATIONS IN PHOENIX AND SAN DIEGO
Second Phase Of Industry Wide Initiative Announces HD2
Format Selection In 16 Additional Markets
CBS RADIO today announced it will begin broadcasting the country's most listened to Rock station, KROQ-FM in Los Angles, on HD2 stations in Phoenix (KZON-FM) and San Diego (KSCF-FM). "The World Famous KROQ" is among the most successful stations in the industry and the premiere showcase for Rock's newest and greatest artists. The station features top-rated programming including Kevin & Bean, Jed the Fish and LOVELINE.
In addition, CBS RADIO selected multicast programming for 50 more stations in 16 major markets. Secondary formats for over 60 CBS RADIO stations were announced earlier this year. Stations with HD capability will have completed the launch of their new programming within the next three months.
HD radio is the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. HD Radio technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally and eliminates the static, hiss, pop and fades associated with analog signals. Other benefits of HD radio include text information on songs to be broadcast directly to receiver display screens, multiple channels on the same frequency, and broader song lists with more music diversity.
CBS RADIO introduced its first HD radio station, New York's WNEW-FM, in 1999. Currently, 69 of the Company's 179 radio stations are using the technology with more being launched every week. Additionally, CBS's WUSN-FM and WJMK-FM in Chicago were among the first stations in the nation to launch continuously programmed HD Radio multicast channels.
MARKET STATION FORMAT
CHARLOTTE WNKS-FM Christian CHR
WKQC-FM 60s and 70s Hits
WBAV-FM Urban Talk
WPEG-FM Hip Hop Oldies
WSOC-FM New Country
CLEVELAND WDOK-FM AC Oldies
WNCX-FM Spanish CHR
WQAL-FM My HD (interactive all request channel)
WXRK-FM Rock/Rap Hybrid
COLUMBUS WLVQ-FM Deep Rock Tracks
WHOK-FM Christian Country
WAZU-FM 90s Alternative
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DENVER KWLI-FM Hot Country Top 30
KIMN-FM Jammin' Oldies
KXKL-FM 50s & 60s Pre-Beatles Oldies
KANSAS CITY, MO KMXV-FM My HD (interactive all request channel)
KCKC-FM Jammin' Oldies
KBEQ-FM New Country
KFKF-FM Classic Country
LAS VEGAS KXTE-FM New Rock
KLUC-FM Spanish CHR
KMXB-FM All 90s
KKJJ-FM Disco & Dance
MINNEAPOLIS WLTE-FM News
KZJK-FM Smooth Jazz
ORLANDO WOMX-FM All 80s
WJHM-FM Urban Rhythmic
WOCL-FM Young End Alternative Rock
PITTSBURGH WZPT-FM All New CHR
WRKZ-FM Comedy
WDSY-FM New Country
PHOENIX KOOL-FM All 70s
KMLE-FM "Willie" Country Variety
KZON-FM World Famous KROQ-FM
RIVERSIDE, CA KFRG-FM New Country
SACRAMENTO KNCI-FM New Country
KSFM-FM Hip Hop Xtreme
KQJK-FM New Rock
KYMX-FM 50s and 60s Hits
KZZO-FM Adult Alternative
SAN ANTONIO KJXK-FM Active Rock
SAN DIEGO KYXY-FM Café (Classic AAA/Jazz/Blues Blend)
KSCF-FM World Famous KROQ-FM
ST. LOUIS KEZK-FM Smooth Jazz
KYKY-FM Eclectic Chill-Out Music
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TAMPA WQYK-FM Outlaw Country
WYUU-FM Mexican Regional
WRBQ-FM Christian Contemporary
WLLD-FM Hip Hop Oldies
WSJT-FM Classical
About CBS RADIO
CBS RADIO is one of the largest major-market operators in the United States with stations covering news, alternative rock, country, FM talk, classic rock, oldies, JACK and urban formats, among others. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 179 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets. CBS RADIO also has made aggressive moves to converge new and traditional media through creative programming and advanced delivery methods, including online streaming, HD Radio and podcasting. In May 2005, CBS RADIO launched the world's first podcast programmed radio station, KYOURADIO. Additionally, CBS Radio is home to 29 of the country's leading sports franchises amongst MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the WNBA and the NHL, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and the Detroit Red Wings. For more information on CBS RADIO, please visit http://www.cbspressexpress.com/
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CBS RADIO Contact: Shavonne Harding
212-846-3906
