| Format: | Christian |
| Class: | A |
| Owner: | Positive Radio Network, LLC |
| KBLY | |
| City: | Newcastle, Texas |
| Frequency: | 100.5 |
| Coordinates: | 33.1004°N -98.6462°W |
| Branding: | Y100.5FM |
| Erp: | 4.5 kW |
| Haat: | 115m (377feet) |
| Facility Id: | 198777 |
| Webcast: | Listen live |
| Website: | https://www.positiveradio.net/ |
| Licensing Authority: | FCC |
KBLY (100.5 MHz)[1] is a radio station licensed to Newcastle, Texas broadcasting a new Christian radio format containing both Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel music. The station is owned by Positive Radio Network, LLC and has offices and a studio in Graham, Texas.
KBLY came on the air early in December 2016 playing ad-free Christmas music. On December 26, 2016 KBLY flipped to its full-time format of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel. In 2018, the station was sold to Positive Radio Network, LLC, along with the permit for KCKB, for $87,000.[2] [3] [4] The sale price represented forgiveness of an outstanding debt owed to Positive Radio Network by previous owners Two Way Communications, LLC; the sale was consummated on January 3, 2019.
KBLY plays a mix of music, long-form talk, and public service programs.
The music format, a mix of Contemporary Christian Praise and Country Gospel, is new to the Christian Radio industry and could be likened to a secular Bob or Jack FM format popular in larger Media market.
KBLY provides air-time to several churches within its listening area, as well as rebroadcasting the radio show Pathway to Victory with Robert Jefress.
KBLY also provides seasonal sports to its listening area; including the Texas Rangers[5] and Dallas Cowboys.