KBFC
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| Frequency | 93.5 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Delta Country 93.5 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Affiliations | Citadel Media |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Forrest City Broadcasting Co. |
| KXJK | |
| History | |
First air date | September 22, 1960[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 22053 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters (330 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°51′17″N 90°55′02″W / 34.85472°N 90.91722°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | arkradio.com |
KBFC (93.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Forrest City, Arkansas, USA. The station, established in 1960, is owned and operated by the Forrest City Broadcasting Company.
Programming
KBFC broadcasts a country music format and features programming from Citadel Media.[2] In addition to its usual music programming, KBFC airs regional and local news as well as a morning show in simulcast with sister station KXJK. KBFC broadcasts Arkansas Razorbacks football and men's basketball games.[3]
History
This station began broadcast operations on September 22, 1960, as an FM simulcast of Forrest City Broadcasting Company sister station KXJK (950 AM).[1][4] The station was assigned the KBFC call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[5]
Originally broadcasting with just 670 watts of effective radiated power, KBFC upgraded its signal to 3,000 watts in 1970.[4][6] In 1991, the FCC granted the station a new construction permit to relocate its broadcast tower and upgrade to 25,000 watts as a Class C3 station.[7] KBFC began licensed broadcasting from the new site in July 1992.[8]
Staff
- General Manager: Jeff Fogg
- Assistant Manager: Richard Benson
- Sales Manager: Rob Johnson
- News Director: Rick Holt
- Administrative Assistant: Jamie Downey
- Engineer: Jeff Fogg
References
- ^ a b "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ "2009 Razorback Sports Properties radio affiliates". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1961-1962 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1962. p. B-11.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Yearbook 1971. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1971. p. B-14.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19910131IC)". FCC Media Bureau. September 10, 1991.
- ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19920113KH)". FCC Media Bureau. July 20, 1992.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID KBFC ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database