KISW

KISW (99.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format in Seattle, Washington. It is owned by Audacy, Inc. and has studios in Downtown Seattle and a transmitter on Tiger Mountain in Issaquah. In addition to a standard analog transmission, KISW broadcasts using HD Radio technology and is available online via Audacy.

KISW
  • Seattle, Washington
  • United States
Broadcast areaSeattle metropolitan area
Frequency99.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding99.9 The Rock KISW
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMainstream rock
Ownership
Owner
Sister stations
History
First air date
January 18, 1950 (1950-01-18)
Call sign meaning
In Seattle, Washington
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID47750
ClassC
ERP68,000 watts
HAAT707 meters (2,320 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
47.503722°N 121.975944°W / 47.503722; -121.975944
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via Audacy)
Websitewww.audacy.com/kisw

On the air since 1950, KISW was originally a fine music station before Kaye-Smith shifted it to a rock format in 1971. It has continued in the rock format since under various owners; live shows include The Mens Room afternoon show, which for a time was nationally syndicated.

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