KBYS 88.3 FM

Commercial Free 88.3 KBYS.FM

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Classic Rock, Rock, Pop +9

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Frequency

88.3 FM

📖 About

KBYS 88.3 FM is a non-commercial community and college radio station operated in connection with McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Serving Southwest Louisiana, KBYS combines music, local community programming, university information, specialty shows and public-service content. The station is known for a strong rock-oriented format featuring classic rock and music from the late 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond, while also presenting specialty programming covering a variety of musical styles. KBYS provides a community-focused alternative to commercial radio and is supported by volunteers, listeners and local sponsors. The station broadcasts on 88.3 FM in the Lake Charles area and streams its programming online worldwide through KBYS.FM.

📋 Details

audience:Listeners in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana, including McNeese State University students, faculty, staff and the wider community

call sign:KBYS

fcc class:C3

music era:Primarily music from the late 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond

ownership:McNeese State University

license city:Lake Charles, Louisiana

station name:KBYS 88.3 FM

stream genre:Classic Rock

coverage area:Southwest Louisiana, including the Lake Charles area and surrounding communities

frequency mhz:88.3 MHz

station brand:KBYS

stream format:MP3 audio stream

support model:Listener contributions, community donations, volunteers and sponsorship from local businesses

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

community role:KBYS provides local information, community announcements, university information and programming supporting nonprofit and regional community activities

station format:Community / College Radio with a Classic Rock and Rock-oriented Music Format

stream bitrate:320 kbps

fcc facility id:172777

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station history:KBYS first went on air in 2014 and operates as a university-community radio station associated with McNeese State University

online listening:Worldwide online listening is available through the official KBYS.FM website and live stream

programming focus:Music, community information, McNeese State University programming, local events, news, public-service announcements and specialty radio shows

station character:Commercial-free, listener-supported community and university radio

transmitter power:15,000 watts

primary music format:Classic Rock

specialty programming:Specialty programming may include swamp pop, indie, adult alternative, EDM and other music formats, along with community and university programming