A construction permit for a new radio station in Benson was issued in December 1977, with the callsign being awarded in 1979. After several time extensions, KAVV came to air in April 1983. Founder of KAVV, Paul Lotsof died August 2022; his estate would then begin the process of selling the stations in his Stereo 97, Inc. company, including KAVV, which would be sold to Redrock Media Group LLC, The
Federal Communications Commission issued the call sign change effective January 26, 2023. ==References==