KIKC (AM)
| Frequency | 1250 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Classic Country 1250 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KIKC-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | October 10, 1975[1] |
Call sign meaning | similar to "kick" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 48301 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 132 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°15′30″N 106°41′21″W / 46.25833°N 106.68917°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KIKC Online |
KIKC (1250 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by The Marks Group.[2]
History[edit]
KIKC began broadcasting on October 10, 1975, airing a country music format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation.[1][3] The station ran at 5,000 watts, and operated during daytime hours only.[3] In 1986, its sister station 101.3 KXXE's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of KIKC.[4][5] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its FM sister station, for $252,500.[6] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000.[7] In June 2001, the station adopted an oldies format.[8] On February 1, 2009 KIKC-AM changed their format from oldies to classic country.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-126. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "KIKC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ a b History Cards for KIKC, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-173. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. December 11, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 5, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 20. June 13, 2001. p. 5. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
External links[edit]
- KIKC AM/FM Online
- KIKC in the FCC AM station database
- KIKC in Nielsen Audio's AM station database