KCDZ

KCDZ
City of license Twentynine Palms, California
Branding Z107.7
Slogan Community Radio
Frequency 107.7 MHz
Format Hot Adult Contemporary
Audience share 2.0, #11 (Fa'11, All Access[1])
ERP 6,700 watts
HAAT 93 meters
Class B1
Facility ID 43811
Transmitter coordinates 34°9′15″N 116°11′50″W / 34.15417°N 116.19722°W / 34.15417; -116.19722Coordinates: 34°9′15″N 116°11′50″W / 34.15417°N 116.19722°W / 34.15417; -116.19722
Affiliations ABC Radio
Owner Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation
Webcast Listen Live
Website z1077fm.com

KCDZ (107.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format. Z107.7, licensed to Twentynine Palms, California, USA, the station serves the Twentynine Palms area. The station is currently owned by Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation, has been in operation for twenty five years, and features programming from ABC Radio.[2] Located in the Victor Valley market, ranked by arbitron as #114 in total population includes Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and San Bernardino county.

The station was launched in Joshua Tree in 1989, and is celebrating twenty-five years of continued service to its community. Owned by Cindy & Gary Daigneault, who operate as General Manager and News Director respectively.

The station features the "Z107.7 Morning Show", hosted by Gary Daigneault and Pat Michaels. The show runs from 6am to 10am Monday through Friday, and is the most listened to program on the station. The morning show provides daily news, games and contests, and frequent guest appearances.

Z107.7 is best known for its award-winning local news, which airs seven times a day, seven days a week. Reporters include Managing Editor Tami Roleff, Dan Stork, Taylor Thacker and Cassie Zimarik.

Other personalities include Cody Joseph, Sam Smith weekdays and Sherrie Karr, Cassie Taylor & Caitlin Logan weekends.

The stations official website is located at z1077fm.com

Awards

In 2010, Z107.7 News Director Gary Daigneault was selected for induction into the Associated Press Television-Radio Association, or APTRA, Hall of Fame.[3] In a remarkable career high point the Associated Press said Daigneault was selected for his work as News director, and co-owner of KCDZ for the past two decades.[4] He’s been honored by APTRA numerous times for his reporting, as well as having been two-time APTRA President, and long-time board member. In his 33-year career, Daigneault has won a wide variety of broadcast journalism accolades, including "Best Editorial", "Best Newscast" and the "Station of the Year" 2002. Joining Daigneault on the dais for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony June 12 will be Nationally syndicated commentator Rush Limbaugh, Paul Moyer of KABC and KNBC television in Los Angeles, and long-time friend, Mark Howell of KUZZ Bakeserfield.

In 2012, managing editor Tami Roleff won a Golden Mike Award for Z107.7 from the Radio and Television News Association for her August 2011 story about a man who survived being lost in the desert for nine days.

The National Association of Broadcasters named Z107.7 a finalist for the Crystal Award for Community Service twice and twice for The Marconi Awards AC Station of the Year.

Radio Ink, the radio industry’s management and marketing publication recognized Z107.7 with several awards including two times as Best Small Market Program Director in America and the Top 10 Small Market General Manager Award.[5]

Z107.7 has also received the prestigious “Good Neighbor” award from the American Red Cross for its involvement during the Landers earthquake.

Community Service

Z107.7 has been involved in many community events including Fourth of July fireworks shows, local parades, the Summer Concert Series, street fairs, Grubstake Days, Toys for Tots drives with the US Marine Corps and a variety of charity fundraisers. The staff are also involved with Rotary Club, the Chambers of Commerce, and Theater 29. In times of local emergencies, such as the 1992 Landers earthquake and the 2006 Sawtooth Fire, Z107.7 converts to a 24-hour news update format, providing the information and news local residents need.

Past Personalities

Pat Michaels previously operated as the station's Program Director until 2007, when he exited the station to join KAFF-FM 92.9 in Flagstaff, AZ. Michaels also performed as the co-host of the "Z107.7 Morning Show." After premiering as the PM drive personality, Michaels became the sole host of the "Morning Moo" on KAFF-FM. In November 2012, Michaels returned to Z107.7. Michaels originally started with the station as a teenager, working as the evening air talent, later exiting for a position with Mediabase Music Research, and then returning to the morning show. While acting as the Program Director of Z107.7, Pat Michaels geared the station from a soft Adult Contemporary station and turned to a more modern HOT AC format.[6] Pat also hosts "The Local Music Showcase" Sunday's between 4 and 5 PM featuring local music artists from Joshua Tree and surrounding communities. Local musicians are invited to submit music for airplay. Visit the station website for more information.

References

  1. ↑ "Arbitron Ratings for #123 Victor Valley, CA". Radio and Records. Fall 2011.
  2. ↑ "KCDZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ↑ "KCDZ 107.7FM - Local News". March 25, 2010.
  4. ↑ "APTRA Hall of Fame". 2010.
  5. ↑ "Z107.7 Media Kit" (PDF).
  6. ↑ "KAFF FM". KAFF On-Air. Retrieved 2011-02-25.

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