KCMR

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KCMR
Frequency 97.9 MHz
BrandingInspiration 97.9
Programming
Format Christian
Ownership
OwnerTLC Broadcasting Corporation
History
First air date
May 3, 1979 (1979-05-03)
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (1979–1990)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 67199
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 96 meters (315 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
43°07′18″N93°11′50″W / 43.12167°N 93.19722°W / 43.12167; -93.19722
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.kcmrfm.com

KCMR (97.9 FM, "Inspiration 97.9") is a Christian radio station in Mason City, Iowa, United States. KCMR is owned by TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit corporation.

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History

KCMR began broadcasting May 3, 1979, at 98.3 MHz. [2] It was founded by the TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a separate entity from but started by the Trinity Lutheran Church. Its primary format was easy listening music interspersed with community announcements and Christian messages. [3] This format was chosen in hopes of reaching a broader audience than might a traditional Christian music or teaching station. [4]

In 2002, KCMR began broadcasting IRIS, Iowa's radio reading service, on its subcarrier. It was the first non-public radio station in the state to provide IRIS service, filling in reception gaps in North Iowa. In addition, volunteers began reading North Iowa-specific information, including the Globe Gazette , at KCMR's studios. [5]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KCMR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Dann, Carie (May 4, 1984). "Growing KCMR marks birthday No. 5 today". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. 3. Retrieved December 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Whitters, Laurie (August 4, 1985). "KCMR-FM — radio with a message". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved December 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  4. McLinn, Jan (April 4, 1999). "KCMR will mark 20 years live at the Business Expo". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. Business Expo 13. Retrieved December 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  5. Pieper, Mary (June 16, 2003). "Blind North Iowans can hear Globe Gazette through IRIS". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. A5. Retrieved December 16, 2024 via Newspapers.com.