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'''KXCI''' (91.3 ]) is a ], listener-supported, ] ] in ]. It is owned by the ] Foundation for Creative Broadcasting. Its ] comes from the ] for 91 (XCI). The studios and offices are on South 4th Avenue. Its ] is on East Mount Bigelow Road in Whitetail, Arizona.<REF></REF>
'''KXCI''' is a ] radio station that serves Tucson and Southern Arizona. KXCI broadcasts on the frequency 91.3 MHz as well as online via KXCI.org. Primarily a music station, its programming structure also includes short-form mini-programs about local issues, the work of youth broadcasters trained via the station's educational initiatives, and weekday syndication of ]. Its call letters come from the ] for 91 (XCI).

Primarily a music station, its programming also includes short-form features about local issues and the ] political show "]" on weekdays. There are also programs on ], the ] community and the ]. KXCI plays a variety of musical genres, featuring both independent artists and bands/musicians on major labels. They include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref>


==History== ==History==
⚫ In the late 1970s, Tucson residents Paul Bear, Frank Milan, and Roger Greer began preliminary work on the idea of a new, non-commercial radio station with a community-centered focus.<ref>https://mms.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/tucsonhispanicchamber/mem_555874037</ref> They received a ] from the ] in November 1982 after a frequency search and FCC filings were complete.



⚫ In the late 1970s, Tucson residents Paul Bear, Frank Milan, and Roger Greer began preliminary work on the idea of a new, non-commercial radio station with a community-centric focus.<ref>https://mms.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/tucsonhispanicchamber/mem_555874037</ref> They gained a construction permit in November 1982 after a frequency search and ] filings were complete.
The original plan for callsigns was to run a contest to determine one, and then see if it was available. However, upon receiving a letter from the FCC regarding the need to select a callsign, a volunteer came up with the 'KXCI' idea, and that was the top choice out of five submitted to the FCC. Those calls were available and were assigned.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burch |first=Cathalena E. |title=6 Tucson musicians earn hall of fame honor |url=https://tucson.com/entertainment/music/6-tucson-musicians-earn-hall-of-fame-honor/article_6595e556-337e-11ed-8198-7364c781b351.html |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Arizona Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> The original plan for call sign was to run a contest to determine one, and then see if it was available. However, upon receiving a letter from the FCC regarding the need to select a call letters, a volunteer came up with the 'KXCI' idea, and that was the top choice out of five submitted to the FCC. Those calls were available and were assigned.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burch |first=Cathalena E. |title=6 Tucson musicians earn hall of fame honor |url=https://tucson.com/entertainment/music/6-tucson-musicians-earn-hall-of-fame-honor/article_6595e556-337e-11ed-8198-7364c781b351.html |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Arizona Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>

⚫ One year later, on November 19, 1983, at 7 p.m., the station went live on the air for the first time. It began with a stunt format, playing reggae for two days to promote a station benefit concert featuring ]. The station then ran a three-week promotion called the "Big Broadcast of 1983", a historical journey from the earliest music to contemporary; it included almost every genre of music, and ended on December 5 with a live concert at the studio.


⚫ The station ] the air on {{Start date and age|1983|11|19}}. It began at 7 p.m. with a ], playing ] for two days to promote a station benefit concert featuring ]. The station then ran a three-week promotion called the "Big Broadcast of 1983", a historical journey from the earliest music to contemporary. It included almost every genre of music, and ended on December 5 with a live concert at the studio.
⚫ Rumors of final formats were rampant. This included one that the station was going to take an urban contemporary format 24/7, causing KHYT 1330 to bill itself as "Tucson's First Rock and Soul Station". KHYT's promotion abruptly died once the true format was known: A 'music mix' during the day, and over 29 musical styles and genres during nights and weekends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buckley |first=Daniel |date=December 9, 1993 |title=KXCI survives rocky decade - Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 2 (1993-2009) |url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/1993/12/09/215066-kxci-survives-rocky-decade/ |access-date=2017-02-01 |website=Tucson Citizen |publisher= |language=en}}</ref> The station still airs many genres and styles not generally found on other stations in the Tucson market.<ref name="prog"></ref>


⚫ Rumors of ultimate formats were rampant. This included one that the station was going to play ] music 24/7, causing ] station KHYT 1330 (now ]) to bill itself as "Tucson's First Rock and Soul Station". KHYT's promotion abruptly ended once the true format was known. It would be a 'music mix' during the day, and over 29 musical styles and genres during nights and weekends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buckley |first=Daniel |date=December 9, 1993 |title=KXCI survives rocky decade - Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 2 (1993-2009) |url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/1993/12/09/215066-kxci-survives-rocky-decade/ |access-date=2017-02-01 |website=Tucson Citizen |publisher= |language=en}}</ref> The station still airs many genres and styles not generally found on other stations in the Tucson ].<ref name="prog"></ref>
⚫ The station was originally located at 91.7 FM. In the early 1990s, the station moved to its present 91.3 frequency to permit the station formerly known as KFMA 92.1 to raise its power and cover more of the Tucson area.


⚫ The station was originally located at 91.7 FM. In the early 1990s, the station moved to its present 91.3 frequency to permit the station formerly known as KFMA 92.1 (now ]) to raise its power and cover more of the Tucson area.
⚫ ==Programming==
KXCI plays a variety of musical genres, featuring both independent artists along with bands/musicians on major labels.


⚫ ==Specialty Programming==
The styles of music vary and include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref> In addition, there are many specialty shows (mostly on weeknights and weekends) which focus on particular genres:<ref name="prog" /> Its Monday night show, ''Locals Only!'', broadcasting since May 1998,<ref>Downtown Tucsonan May 2002 "Locals Only Turns Four" (publication is out of print)</ref> features Tucson's musicians with interviews and live performance by the bands. KXCI is also a local carrier for '']''.<ref></ref> Specialty shows on KXCI are heard mostly on weeknights and weekends.<ref name="prog" /> Its Monday night show, ''Locals Only!'', broadcasting since May 1998, features Tucson's musicians with interviews and live performance by the bands. KXCI is also a local carrier for '']''.<ref></ref>


In 1995, Michael Metzger quoted the station's then board president Shirley Shade in a Tucson Weekly article that illustrates the station's diversity of musical offerings: "If you don't like something that you're hearing at this moment, just wait a minute and something different will be on," says Shirley Shade, president of the Foundation for Creative Broadcasting's board of directors. (The foundation is a non-profit corporation holding KXCI's broadcast license and overseeing the station's operation.) "It's a learning experience, it exposes you to different types of music that you might not normally listen to."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/bn-08-95/feature1.htm|title=Big Noise|last=Metzger|first=Michael|date=August 1, 1995|website=TucsonWeekly.com|publisher=Tucson Weekly|access-date=2017-02-01}}</ref> In 1995, Michael Metzger quoted the station's then board president Shirley Shade in a Tucson Weekly article that illustrates the station's diversity of musical offerings: "If you don't like something that you're hearing at this moment, just wait a minute and something different will be on," says Shirley Shade, president of the Foundation for Creative Broadcasting's board of directors. (The foundation is a non-profit corporation holding KXCI's broadcast license and overseeing the station's operation.) "It's a learning experience, it exposes you to different types of music that you might not normally listen to."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw/bn-08-95/feature1.htm|title=Big Noise|last=Metzger|first=Michael|date=August 1, 1995|website=TucsonWeekly.com|publisher=Tucson Weekly|access-date=2017-02-01}}</ref>
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KXCI is a non-profit organization that operates under the corporation name The Foundation for Creative Broadcasting, Inc. and is designated as a cultural entity, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission website.<ref></ref> KXCI is a non-profit organization that operates under the corporation name The Foundation for Creative Broadcasting, Inc. and is designated as a cultural entity, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission website.<ref></ref>


Per its non-profit status, and due to FCC and grant regulations, KXCI doesn't air traditional radio ]s. Instead, KXCI's ]s read ]' spots that highlight the ]' businesses/events.<ref></ref> The ]s also share ]s that feature Tucson's local non-profits and their initiatives/events.<ref></ref> Per its non-profit status, and due to FCC and grant regulations, KXCI doesn't air traditional radio ]s. Instead, KXCI's ]s read ]' spots that highlight the ]' businesses/events.<ref></ref> The ]s also share ]s that feature Tucson's local non-profits and their initiatives/events.<ref></ref>


According to its website, "membership is the largest form of support at KXCI". Memberships range from one-time gifts in any amount to monthly sustaining members in any amount.<ref></ref> According to its website, "membership is the largest form of support at KXCI". Memberships range from one-time gifts in any amount to monthly sustaining members in any amount.<ref></ref>

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32°24′54.00″N 110°42′56.00″W / 32.4150000°N 110.7155556°W / 32.4150000; -110.7155556

Radio station in Tucson, Arizona
KXCI
Broadcast areaTucson metropolitan area
Frequency91.3 MHz(HD Radio)
Branding91.3 KXCI
Programming
FormatCommunity radio - Free Form
Ownership
OwnerFoundation For Creative Broadcasting
History
First air dateNovember 19, 1983; 41 years ago (1983-11-19)
Call sign meaning"XCI" is 91 in Roman numerals
Technical information
Facility ID22167
ClassC2
ERP340 watts
HAAT1,110 meters (3,640 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live at KXCI.streamon.fm
Websitewww.kxci.org

KXCI (91.3 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported, FM radio station in Tucson, Arizona. It is owned by the non-profit Foundation for Creative Broadcasting. Its call sign comes from the Roman numeral for 91 (XCI). The studios and offices are on South 4th Avenue. Its transmitter is on East Mount Bigelow Road in Whitetail, Arizona.

Primarily a music station, its programming also includes short-form features about local issues and the syndicated political show "Democracy Now!" on weekdays. There are also programs on native people, the LGBTQ community and the Latino community. KXCI plays a variety of musical genres, featuring both independent artists and bands/musicians on major labels. They include alternative, progressive country, Americana, blues, jazz, Latin jazz, cumbia, reggaeton, punk rock and folk.

History

In the late 1970s, Tucson residents Paul Bear, Frank Milan, and Roger Greer began preliminary work on the idea of a new, non-commercial radio station with a community-centered focus. They received a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission in November 1982 after a frequency search and FCC filings were complete.

The original plan for call sign was to run a contest to determine one, and then see if it was available. However, upon receiving a letter from the FCC regarding the need to select a call letters, a volunteer came up with the 'KXCI' idea, and that was the top choice out of five submitted to the FCC. Those calls were available and were assigned.

The station signed on the air on November 19, 1983; 41 years ago (1983-11-19). It began at 7 p.m. with a stunt format, playing reggae music for two days to promote a station benefit concert featuring Eek-A-Mouse. The station then ran a three-week promotion called the "Big Broadcast of 1983", a historical journey from the earliest music to contemporary. It included almost every genre of music, and ended on December 5 with a live concert at the studio.

Rumors of ultimate formats were rampant. This included one that the station was going to play urban contemporary music 24/7, causing Top 40 station KHYT 1330 (now silent) to bill itself as "Tucson's First Rock and Soul Station". KHYT's promotion abruptly ended once the true format was known. It would be a 'music mix' during the day, and over 29 musical styles and genres during nights and weekends. The station still airs many genres and styles not generally found on other stations in the Tucson radio market.

The station was originally located at 91.7 FM. In the early 1990s, the station moved to its present 91.3 frequency to permit the station formerly known as KFMA 92.1 (now KCMT) to raise its power and cover more of the Tucson area.

Specialty Programming

Specialty shows on KXCI are heard mostly on weeknights and weekends. Its Monday night show, Locals Only!, broadcasting since May 1998, features Tucson's musicians with interviews and live performance by the bands. KXCI is also a local carrier for Democracy Now!.

In 1995, Michael Metzger quoted the station's then board president Shirley Shade in a Tucson Weekly article that illustrates the station's diversity of musical offerings: "If you don't like something that you're hearing at this moment, just wait a minute and something different will be on," says Shirley Shade, president of the Foundation for Creative Broadcasting's board of directors. (The foundation is a non-profit corporation holding KXCI's broadcast license and overseeing the station's operation.) "It's a learning experience, it exposes you to different types of music that you might not normally listen to."

Funding

KXCI is a non-profit organization that operates under the corporation name The Foundation for Creative Broadcasting, Inc. and is designated as a cultural entity, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission website.

Per its non-profit status, and due to FCC and grant regulations, KXCI doesn't air traditional radio commercials. Instead, KXCI's DJs read underwriters' spots that highlight the underwriters' businesses/events. The disc jockeys also share public service announcements that feature Tucson's local non-profits and their initiatives/events.

According to its website, "membership is the largest form of support at KXCI". Memberships range from one-time gifts in any amount to monthly sustaining members in any amount.

Local Media Collaborations

In September 2015, the City of Tucson awarded KXCI, Brink Media and Wavelab Studios a "contract to operate Tucson's new Community Media Center, officially replacing the now-defunct Access Tucson and City Channel," according to the Arizona Daily Star, which also wrote: "The partners will oversee public-access television broadcasting and local content designed to grow the economy, and provide training in media arts."

KXCI also collaborates with Tucson Weekly and Arizona Public Media's Jim Nintzel by airing the political journalist's show, Zona Politics on Sundays from 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

KXCI has won, or been a runner-up, in Tucson Weekly's "Best of Tucson" awards for over two decades.

See also

References

  1. Radio-Locator.com/KXCI
  2. KXCI's Programs page
  3. https://mms.tucsonhispanicchamber.org/tucsonhispanicchamber/mem_555874037
  4. Burch, Cathalena E. "6 Tucson musicians earn hall of fame honor". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  5. Buckley, Daniel (December 9, 1993). "KXCI survives rocky decade - Tucson Citizen Morgue, Part 2 (1993-2009)". Tucson Citizen. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  6. ^ KXCI Website: Programs
  7. Democracy Now! Website: Arizona stations
  8. Metzger, Michael (August 1, 1995). "Big Noise". TucsonWeekly.com. Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  9. Arizona Corporation Commission website
  10. KXCI Website: Underwriting
  11. KXCI PSA Submission page
  12. Support KXCI
  13. Del Grande, David J. (September 11, 2015). "New partnership takes over Tucson public-access broadcasts". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved February 1, 2017 – via Tucson.com.
  14. Zona Politics
  15. "KXCI's Tucson Weekly Best of Tucson Awards". KXCI. March 1, 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  16. Nintzel, Jim. "The 'Tucson Weekly'". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 2017-02-01.

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