KCFN

Last updated
KCFN
Broadcast areaWichita
Frequency 91.1 MHz
Programming
Format Conservative Christian radio
Affiliations American Family Radio
Ownership
OwnerAmerican Family Association
History
First air date
April 23, 1978 [1]
Former call signs
KSDA (1978–1982) [2]
KSOF (1982–1992) [2]
KZZD (1992–1993) [2]
Call sign meaning
Christian Family Network
Technical information [3]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 1692
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 148 meters (486 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 38°1′9.00″N97°23′1.00″W / 38.0191667°N 97.3836111°W / 38.0191667; -97.3836111
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website afr.net

KCFN (91.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Conservative Christian radio format. [4] Licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita area. The station is owned by American Family Association and is an affiliate of American Family Radio. [5]

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History

The station began broadcasting on April 23, 1978, holding the call sign KDSA, and was owned by the Defenders School of the Air. [6] [1] In 1981, the station was sold to Friends University for $100,000. [7] Its call sign was changed to KSOF the following year. [2] KSOF aired a classical music/fine arts format. [8] [9]

In 1992, the station was sold to New Life Fellowship for $205,000, and it adopted a Christian contemporary format. [9] [10] [11] On June 15, 1992, its call sign was changed to KZZD and on July 12, 1993, its call sign was changed to KCFN. [2] In 1994, the station was sold to American Family Association for $275,000, and it became an affiliate of American Family Radio. [12] [13] [14]

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References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting Yearbook 1980 , Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-88. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KCFN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ↑ "KCFN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  5. ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
  6. ↑ History Cards for KCFN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting . December 14, 1981. p. 75. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984 , Broadcasting, 1984. p. B-101. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. 1 2 "Wichita Preacher Disputes Financial Allegations", Radio & Records . May 29, 1992. p. 4. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  10. ↑ Unmacht, Robert; Brazier, David K.; McCrummen, Pat; Fischer, Debra L. (1992). The M Street Radio Directory . 1992/93 Edition. p. 172. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  11. ↑ Application Search Details – BALED-19910729HK, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Transactions", Radio & Records . May 27, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  13. ↑ "AFR Stations". American Family Radio. March 13, 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  14. ↑ Application Search Details – BALED-19940506GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
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