Another early callsign of the station was KYFM with its transmitter located on the Lakeshore tower near the Northwest Expressway and May Avenue.

It changed calls in September 1980 to KLNK, and ran an adult contemporary format known as "The Link."

KZBS was known for many extravagant promotions including a home giveaway that was surrounded by a great deal of controversy.

Zellner hired the Jack and Ron morning show and Kathi Yeager for middays.

KYIS started making serious inroads against competitor KJYO with Zellner and later with another program director, Ray Kalusa.