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KIKC (AM)

Coordinates: 46°15′30″N 106°41′21″W / 46.25833°N 106.68917°W / 46.25833; -106.68917
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KIKC
Frequency1250 kHz
BrandingClassic Country 1250
Programming
FormatClassic country
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Ownership
OwnerP&A Media LLC
KIKC-FM
History
First air date
October 10, 1975[1]
Call sign meaning
similar to "kick"
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID48301
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
132 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
46°15′30″N 106°41′21″W / 46.25833°N 106.68917°W / 46.25833; -106.68917
Translator(s)94.5 K233BL (Forsyth)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKIKC 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 P&A Media LLC.[3]

History

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KIKC began broadcasting on October 10, 1975, airing a country music format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation.[1][4] The station ran at 5,000 watts, and operated during daytime hours only.[4] In 1986, its sister station 101.3 KXXE's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of KIKC.[5][6] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its FM sister station, for $252,500.[7] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000.[8] In June 2001, the station adopted an oldies format.[9] On February 1, 2009 KIKC-AM changed their format from oldies to classic country.

References

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  1. ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-126. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KIKC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KIKC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ a b History Cards for KIKC, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  5. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  6. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-173. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. December 11, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  8. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 5, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  9. ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 20. June 13, 2001. p. 5. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
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