KIKC-FM

Last updated
KIKC-FM
Frequency 101.3 MHz
BrandingKIK Country
Programming
Format Country music
Affiliations CBS News Radio, Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
KIKC (AM)
History
First air date
September 1980 (as KXXE) [1]
Former call signs
KXXE (1980–1986)
Call sign meaning
"KIK Country"
Technical information
Facility ID 48300
Class C
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 308 meters (1,010 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 46°10′32″N106°24′21″W / 46.17556°N 106.40583°W / 46.17556; -106.40583
Links
Webcast Listen live
Website web.kikcradio.com

KIKC-FM (101.3 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by The Marks Group. [2]

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History

The station began broadcasting in September 1980, airing a middle of the road (MOR) format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation. [3] [1] By 1985, the station had adopted a country music format. [1] On April 1, 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of AM 1250 KIKC. [4] [5] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its AM sister station, for $252,500. [6] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000. [7] In June 2001, the simulcast ended when AM 1250 adopted an oldies format. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985 , Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-163. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. ↑ "KIKC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1981 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1981. p. C-140. 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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