KXAR

Coordinates: 33°41′20.9″N 93°35′55.5″W / 33.689139°N 93.598750°W / 33.689139; -93.598750
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KXAR
Frequency1490 kHz
BrandingAM 1490 Classic Hits
Programming
FormatSilent (was Classic hits)
Ownership
OwnerNewport Broadcasting Company
KHPA
History
First air date
December 12, 1947
Technical information
Facility ID33763
ClassC
Power700 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
33°41′20.9″N 93°35′55.5″W / 33.689139°N 93.598750°W / 33.689139; -93.598750

KXAR (1490 AM, "KXAR 1490AM Classic Hits") is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format.[1] Licensed to Hope, Arkansas, United States, the station is currently owned by Newport Broadcasting Company.[2]

History[edit]

KXAR began broadcasting December 12, 1947, as a Mutual affiliate on 1490 kHz with 250 watts power. It was owned by the Hope Broadcasting Company.[3]

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(KXAR's logo under previous talk format)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Winter 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  2. ^ "KXAR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  3. ^ "KXAR, Hope, Ark., Makes Debut; Mitchell Manager" (PDF). Broadcasting. December 22, 1947. Retrieved 28 October 2014.

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