KPLZ-FM

KPLZ-FM
Broadcast areaSeattle-Tacoma metropolitan area
Frequency101.5 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding101.5 Hank FM
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatClassic country
Subchannels
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
September 1, 1959 (1959-09-01)
Former call signs
  • KETO (1959–1976)
  • KVI-FM (1976–1978)
Call sign meaning
"K-Plus" (former handle)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID21663
ClassC0
ERP
HAAT372 meters (1,220 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitecrankthehankseattle.com

KPLZ-FM (101.5 FM) is a commercial radio station in Seattle, Washington. It is owned and operated by Lotus Communications and it airs a gold-based country music radio format. The radio studios and offices are co-located with former sister station KOMO-TV within KOMO Plaza (formerly Fisher Plaza) in the Lower Queen Anne section of Seattle, directly across the street from the Space Needle.

KPLZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 99,000 watts (100,000 watts with beam tilt). The transmitter is located on Cougar Mountain in Issaquah. KPLZ broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD2 digital subchannel simulcasts the all-news radio format on KNWN, and the HD3 subchannel simulcasts the conservative talk radio format on KVI.