 Star 101.9 FM was launched in 1999 as 4MK-FM, with an adult contemporary format.The new FM station took on the 4MK brand that had originally been associated with the AM station on 1026 AM.When 4MK-FM was launched, the station on 1026 AM changed its name from 4MK to Easymix 1026 and was re-launched with an easy listening.