Jamz 98.1

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Jamz 98.1 (call sign: KJMQ) is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Lihue, Hawaii, broadcasting a contemporary hit radio (CHR) and Top 40 format. Serving the island and county of Kauai, the station first signed on the air on August 1, 1997, originally operating under the call letters KAWV before transitioning to KJMQ. Owned by Hochman Hawaii Four, Inc. (part of H Hawaii Media), it operates as a premier destination for pop, hip-hop, and chart-topping hits. The station is recognized as Kauai's exclusive dedicated hit music station, featuring high-energy programming targeted at contemporary music lovers, teens, and young adults across the island. Its playlist highlights major global superstars like Bruno Mars, Rihanna, and Drake, alongside dynamic syndicated segments such as Danny and Kait in The Morning. By filling a unique format niche with no direct local competition on the dial, Jamz 98.1 has cemented itself as a vital part of the local media landscape for youth and pop culture enthusiasts. In addition to its local terrestrial broadcast covering Kauai on 98.1 MHz, Jamz 98.1 extends its reach globally through digital streaming platforms, allowing former residents, travelers, and fans of Hawaiian radio culture to tune in online. Backed by robust streaming capabilities and digital integration, the station continues to bridge community connection with mainstream entertainment.

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