KIKC
Frequency1250 kHz
BrandingClassic Country 1250
Programming
FormatClassic country
Ownership
Owner
KIKC-FM
History
First air date
October 10, 1975[1]
Call sign meaning
similar to "kick"
Technical information
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
Links
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 The Marks Group.[2]

History

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

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