KCKQ

Last updated
DKCKQ
Frequency 1180kHz
Programming
Format Defunct (was Community radio)
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
2015
Last air date
December 9, 2020
Former call signs
KCKQ (2012–2020)
Technical information
Facility ID 160544
Class B
Power 4,000 watts (day)
190 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
39°34′25″N119°50′48″W / 39.57361°N 119.84667°W / 39.57361; -119.84667

KCKQ (1180 AM) was a radio station licensed to serve the community of Sparks, Nevada. The station was owned by Lotus Communications, through licensee Lotus Radio Corp., and aired a community radio format. [1]

The station was assigned the KCKQ call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on February 5, 2012. [2] Its license was surrendered December 9, 2020. [3]

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References

  1. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  2. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. "Cancellation of License for KCKQ", fcc.gov. Retrieved December 19, 2020.