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KBAJ

KBAJ is a classic rock radio station licensed to Deer Rive, through licensee Rapids Radio LLC.

Last revised
Jun 30, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
207 w
Citations
2
Source
KBAJ-FM
Broadcast area
Iron Range
Frequency105.5 MHz
RDSPI: 12AD
PS: Title by Artist
RT: J105 The Thunder KBAJ
BrandingJ105 The Thunder
Programming
FormatClassic rock
AffiliationsABC News Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • Scott Hennen and Steven Hallstrom
  • (Rapids Radio LLC)
KMFY, KOZY
History
First air date
1999
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
26005
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT155 meters (509 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteJ105 Online

KBAJ (105.5 FM, "J105 The Thunder") is a classic rock radio station licensed to Deer Rive, through licensee Rapids Radio LLC.

The radio station went on-air in 1999. Originally owned by Red Rock Radio Corp., it was a KQDS-FM simulcast. On January 1, 2017, KBAJ was sold by Red Rock Radio Corp. to Lamke Broadcasting and rebranded as "J105 The Thunder", still keeping the classic rock format.2 The sale, at a price of $200,000, was consummated on March

In the winter of 2017, KBAJ became the broadcast home for championship Grand Rapids High School hockey.

KOZY and KMFY are also owned by Rapids Radio.

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