105.5 The Dawg

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105.5 The Dawg (KKOY-FM) is a commercial classic rock radio station licensed to Chanute, Kansas, serving listeners across the Southeast Kansas area, including the Chanute and Pittsburg communities. The station originally signed on the air in 1971 under the ownership of Southeast Kansas Broadcasting, Inc., initially operating under the branding 'Y105' with an adult contemporary format. Over the decades, it evolved through several brand identities and format adjustments—including 'Sunny 105.5' and 'Hot 105.5' (a Top 40/CHR format)—before transitioning to classic rock under its current 'The Dawg' branding. Now operated under Murfin Media as part of its regional rock network, 105.5 The Dawg broadcasts high-energy classic rock tracks alongside essential local programming. Its playlist features legendary rock icons such as Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Queen, The Eagles, Foreigner, Def Leppard, and Phil Collins. Beyond the music, the station is deeply committed to community connection, regularly delivering local news updates, weather forecasts, event calendars, and live play-by-play coverage of regional high school and collegiate sports. Broadcasting from studios located on North Plummer Avenue in Chanute, Kansas, 105.5 The Dawg utilizes an effective radiated power of 8,000 watts from its transmitter site near Altoona, Kansas. This robust signal ensures comprehensive coverage across Neosho County and the broader Southeast Kansas region, complemented by a continuous high-definition web stream accessible to listeners online.

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