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
Broadcast areaSeattle metropolitan area
Frequency99.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding99.9 The Rock KISW
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatMainstream rock
Ownership
Owner
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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