KKRZ
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KKRZ is a commercial broadcast radio station in Portland, Oregon, also known as Z-100, broadcasts popular rhythmic-leaning Top 40 Mainstream music. Its transmitter is located in Portland.
History
KKRZ began its legacy as a Top 40 in 1984 with a direction patterned after sister station WHTZ/New York City (down to the name "Z100") but would adopt a rhythmic-leaning format by 1986 due to Portland not having a Urban Contemporary FM. That move would pay off and make KKRZ a dominant success in the ratings in its first 15 years. That was until 1999, when it picked up competition from Rhythmic Top 40 rival KXJM who took advantage of the market's rhythmic void and filled it. Since then KXJM has constantly beat them in several books. Because both stations target the same demos expect this rivalry to continue.Lineup
Z100's morning show -- The Buckhead Show -- features Buckhead, co-host Brooke Fox and Producer Derek Drexl. They are followed at 10:00 AM by Kelly, whose Noon Workout feature is a local noontime hit in recent trends. Kobe Austin rounds out the afternoons and then evenings come alive with Chase. More info on all jocks is available online at the main website, Z100Portland.com.KKRZ HD2
In early 2006 KKRZ launched a HD Radio service including a HD2 channel carrying an Indie Rock format.External links
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