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Idaho Radio and TV Station Photos from the John in Montana Collection

KART Radio 1400 Jerome, Idaho Jerome: KART Radio 1400 47 North 100 West studio and tower in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KART Radio 1400 Jerome, Idaho Jerome: KART Radio 1400 and KMVX 102.9 van from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
The Idaho radio and TV stations photos from the John in Montana collection are listed in alphabetical order by call letters.

KART: The KART radio 1400 studios and tower are located at 47 N 100 W in Jerome. Both the station and KART 1400 / KMVX 102.9 "Mix 103" van photos are from 2008.

KBCI-TV Channel 2 Boise, Idaho Boise: KBCI-TV Channel 2 on air ID from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KBGN Radio 1060 Caldwell, Idaho Caldwell: KBGN Radio 1060 3303 East Chicago Street studios in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KBCI-TV: KBCI-TV Channel 2 Boise came on the air in 1953 as KBOI-TV. The call change to KBCI was in 1974. The change was slight, O to C. Perhaps the main reason for this easy change was to easily convert the O in their 12 foot metal lettering signage.
This on air ID is from 2008.
KBGN: KBGN Radio 1060 is located at 3303 East Chicago Street in Caldwell. The photos of the
KBGN Radio 1060 Caldwell, Idaho Caldwell: KBGN Radio 1060 sign on building in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KBJX FM 106.3 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KBJX FM 106.3 1327 East 17th Street studios in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
building and sign are from 2008.
Note the "Sounds of Praise" slogan on the sign. The station owned by Nelson and Karen Wilson has a Christian radio format.

KBJX: Next we have the Idaho Falls home to numerous stations including KBJX FM 106.3. Their location is 1327 East 17th Street in Idaho Falls. The station photo is from 2007.
The sign in front of the KBJX studios shows the other Pacific Empire Radio Communications
KBJX FM 106.3 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KBJX FM 106.3 studios in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KBOI-TV Channel 2 Boise, Idaho Boise: KBOI-TV Channel 2 print ad from 1969. Photo Property of John In Montana
statons originating from this Idaho Falls location. In addition to KBJX 106.3 there is KMGI 102.5, KGTM 98.3, KSEI 930, and KRXK 1230 none of which are licensed to Idaho Falls.

KBOI-TV: KBOI-TV Channel 2 Boise came on the air in 1953. The call change to KBCI was in 1974. See the information above on KBCI-TV. Here's a KBOI-TV print ad from 1969 featuring the anchor team of Holtman, Christopher, Gratton, and Edrdley.
KFTA Radio 970 Rupert, Idaho Rupert: KFTA Radio 970 studios and towers in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KIDK TV Channel 3 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KIDK channel 3 studios in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KFTA: Next we go to Rupert for the photo of the KFTA 970 studios and towers located at 120 S 300 W as they looked in 2008.

KIDK-TV: KIDK TV channel 3 Idaho Falls, the CBS affiliate for the area, is located at 1255 East 17th Street. This photo of their station is from 2007. You may remember their call letters were KID-TV. "The kid with the punch."
KIDK TV Channel 3 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KIDK TV Channel 3 sign in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KIFI TV Channel 8 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KIFI Channel 8 studios as they looked in 1978. Photo Property of John In Montana
The picture of the KIDK-TV sign is from 2007. Note the "Broadcast Park" mention on the sign.

KIFI-TV: The two photos of KIFI TV Channel 8 Idaho Falls shows the station and sign as it looked in 1978 and in 2007. KIFI TV was the second TV station in Idaho Falls when it came on the air in 1961. Then owned by the Post Register newspaper. They were an NBC affiliate until 1996 when they
KIFI TV Channel 8 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KIFI Channel 8 studios in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KLIX Radio 1310 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KLIX Radio 1310 studios in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
switched to become an ABC affiliate. The station is located at 1915 North Yellowstone Highway and is currently owned by the News-Press Gazette based in St. Joseph, Missouri.

KLIX: Heading to Twin Falls we find KLIX Radio 1310. Their station at 415 Park Avenue is featured in this 2008 photo.
KLIX Radio 1310 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KLIX Radio 1310 sign from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KLIX Radio 1310 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KLIX Radio 1310 vans in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
The sign in front of the building shows the two other FM stations located there, KLIX-FM 95.7 and KEZJ-FM 96.5.
The photo of the KLIX and KEZJ vans is from 2008.
The KLIX 1310 tower is located behind the station at 415 Park Avenue. The photo from 2008 was taken from a housing developement next to the station. We're seeing more and more urban
KLIX Radio 1310 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KLIX Radio 1310 tower in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KMVT TV Channel 11 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KMVT TV Channel 11 studios in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
developent closer to towers these days.

KMVT-TV: KMVT TV Channel 11 Twin Falls started out as KLIX-TV in 1955. This photo from 2008 shows their studios at 1100 Blue Lakes Boulevard North
The sign in front of the KMVT building proudly states "A Neuhoff Broadcast Group Station" as seen in this photo from 2008.

KMVT TV Channel 11 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KMVT TV Channel 11 sign from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KPVI TV Channel 6 Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello: KPVI TV Channel 6 studios in 1978. Photo Property of John In Montana
KPVI-TV: The KPVI TV Channel 6 Pocatello station photo is from 1978. They had only been on the air 4 years at that time. The station has since moved out of this old downtown building. They were an ABC affiliate when this photo was taken. They were in this location until the mid 1990's. The station is now an NBC affiliate. The call letters stand for Pocatello 6 ("VI").

KSEI Radio 930 Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello: KSEI Radio 930 studios in 1978. Photo Property of John In Montana
KTFI Radio 1270 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KTFI Radio 1270 studios in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KSEI: The KSEI Radio 930 Pocatello station photo is from 1978. It looks like they needed to hire a gardner as most of the sign is covered.

KTFI: The KTFI Radio 1270 station photo is from 2008. The station is located a short distance from Twin Falls at 21361 Highway 30.
The sign in front of the building favors the FM, KIKX 104.9.
KTFI Radio 1270 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KTFI Radio 1270 tower from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KTFI Radio 1270 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KTFI Radio 1270 remote truck in 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
The photo of the KTFI Radio 1270 tower is from 2008.
The tower being located next to the station.

Here is a closer look at the KTFI remote van with microwave antenna mast slightly raised.


KTVB Channel 7 Boise, Idaho Boise: KTVB Channel 7 print ad from 1964. Photo Property of John In Montana
KTVB Channel 7 Boise, Idaho Boise: KTVB Channel 7 on air ID from 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
KTVB: Channel 7 Boise came on the air in 1953 as KIDO-TV. The call change to KTVB was in 1959.

The KTVB "Night Beat" print ad is from 1964. James Bischoff, Bill Harvey, and Armond Noble are pictured.

The on air ID is from 2008.
KUPI Radio 980 FM 99.1 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KUPI Radio 980 FM 99.1 studios in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KUPI Radio 980 FM 99.1 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KUPI Radio sign next to the studios in 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KUPI: KUPI Radio 980 and KUPI-FM 99.1 studios are located at 854 Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls. Pronounced "kew-pee" they are part of the Simmons Media Group.
Also located at this facility is KQEO FM Arrow 107.1 and KSNA FM Sunny 94.3.
The sign next to the station is very impressive looking more like a commercial gas staion or fast food outlet attracting attention.
Here is a closer look at that KUPI 99 van. The Idaho license plate says KUPI 99. This photo is from 2007.
Also located at this facility is KQEO FM Arrow 107.1 and KSNA FM Sunny 94.3.
The sign next to the station is very impressive looking more like a commercial gas staion or fast food outlet attracting attention.
KUPI Radio 980 FM 99.1 Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho Falls: KUPI Radio 980 FM 99.1 van from 2007. Photo Property of John In Montana
KVNI Radio 1080 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Coeur d'Alene: KVNI Radio 1080 studios in 2005. Photo Property of John In Montana
Here is a closer look at that KUPI 99 van. The Idaho license plate says KUPI 99. This photo is from 2007.

KVNI: KVNI Radio 1080 Coeur d'Alene is located in the KXLY North Idaho Broadcast Center located at 504 Sherman. While most of the operation is in Spokane, Washington, KXLY operates this bureau in Coeur d'Alene. This photo is from 2005.
KWAL Radio 620 Wallace, Idaho Wallace: KWAL Radio 620 towers divided by I-90. Photo Property of John In Montana
KWIK Radio 1240 Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello: KWIK Radio 1240 studios in 1978. Photo Property of John In Montana
KWAL: KWAL Radio 620 Wallace has the I-90 highway running right between their towers in Osburn, Idaho. This photo from 2005 was taken while driving I-90. Historians may remember this was the last part of I-90 to be finished. Until then you actually had to stop on I-90 at the only stop light in Wallace.
KWIK: The KWIK Radio 1240 Pocatello station photo is from 1978.
KWIK Radio 1240 Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello: KWIK Radio 1240 billboard in 1978. Photo Property of John In Montana
KXTF TV Channel 35 Twin Falls, Idaho Twin Falls: KXTF TV Channel 35 studios 2008. Photo Property of John In Montana
Next we have a KWIK billboard from 1978.

KXTF-TV: We end in Twin Falls with the 2008 photo of KXTF TV channel 35, the Fox station there. The station is located at 1061 Blue Lakes Boulevard North.

Images are the property of John In Montana and may not be used in any form elsewhere.

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