Given the callsign K17BY, the station went on air in March 1991 and was licensed a month later on April 2, 1991. Also in March 1991, Clear Channel agreed to sell the station to Nicolas Communications, who assumed full control several weeks later.
Using the callsign K17BY, the station began broadcasting in March 1991 and was licensed a month later on April 2, 1991.  Also in March 1991, Clear Channel agreed to sell the station to Nicolas Communications, who took full control several weeks after that.