KCYN
| Frequency | 97.1 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KCPX | |
| History | |
First air date | September 20, 1998 |
Call sign meaning | "Canyon" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 72729 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 29,000 watts |
| HAAT | 394 meters (1,293 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°31′37″N 109°18′21″W / 38.52694°N 109.30583°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kcynfm.com |
KCYN (97.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format.[2] Licensed to Moab, Utah, United States, the station is currently owned by Will Knott, through licensee AZED 5 Communications, LLC, and features programming from CBS News Radio, Compass Media Networks, Premiere Networks, and Westwood One.[3]


The station's community engagement includes sponsorship and participation in local events like the Recovery Day gathering and the audio broadcast for the Fourth of July fireworks. KCYN is listed as a recognized entity by the Moab Chamber of Commerce. [4] [5] [6]
KCYN first signed on the air on September 20, 1998. The station is a Class C1 FM facility, broadcasting at 29,000 watts ERP from a transmitter positioned for coverage across southeastern Utah's red rock canyons.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCYN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KCYN-FM: Contact Information, Journalists, and Overview". Muck Rack. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "KCYN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KCYN-KCPX Radio". Moab Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "FREE COPY SEPTEMBER 2025" (PDF). Moab Happenings. September 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "The Ultimate 2025 Moab Event Guide". Utah Stories. March 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ "Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010" (PDF). Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 2010. pp. D-552. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 1, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 72729 (KCYN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCYN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database