WHO: KZQX is a not for profit community radio station broadcasting on 104.7 in the Chalk Hill – Lake Cherokee area on 101.9 from a translator located in Longview , 105.3 from a translator in Kilgore and 97.9 from a translator in Tyler. It is licensed to Chalk Hill Educational Media, Inc, a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization. All contributions in cash or in kind are fully tax deductible.

WHAT: One of the first Low Power FM stations to receive an FCC license in Texas, KZQX, “Unforgettable QX-FM,” is locally programmed and operated, entirely by volunteers.

WHERE: America’s Original Classics on QX-FM is heard on 97.9, 101.9, 104.7 and 105.3 FM in the Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, and Chalk Hill area. According to US Census studies, a little over 200,000 East Texans can receive our signals. We are also heard world wide through our web site www.kzqx.com  . Our studios are located in Chalk Hill, which is on the south side of Lake Cherokee.

HOW: In June of 2001, the Federal Communications Commission opened an application window for low power stations in Texas. At that time, we applied for a construction permit. We received a permission from the FCC to proceed in late August, 2002, and signed on September 22, 2002. In September 2004, we began broadcasting on translator K270AW, located in downtown Longview. Kilgore translator K287AJ signed on January 20, 2005. The addition of the translators has increased our potential audience from an estimated 10,000 people to over 125,000.

WHEN: America’s Original Classics on QX-FM is on the air 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are equipped with emergency backup power systems which have allowed us to stay on the air when other local stations have been unable to broadcast.

WHY: KZQX is a community radio station established with the idea of serving the needs of the people in our service area. There are no hidden agendas to our programming past public service to the community.

Our jazzy adult standards format appeals to a demographic segment that is often ignored by traditional broadcasters. Although we certainly do have younger listeners, our audience is predominantly in the age 50 plus area. These people are often ignored by traditional media. Most of our listeners are comfortably well off, educated consumers.

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