KGRA

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KGRA
KGRA KG98.9 logo.png
Frequency 98.9 (MHz)
BrandingKG 989
Programming
Format Classic Country
Ownership
OwnerM&M Broadcasting, Inc
KDLS, KKRF
History
Former call signs
KLSN (1988–1994)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 6685
Class C3
ERP 11,000 watts
HAAT 152 m (499 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 41°58′54″N94°31′12″W / 41.98167°N 94.52000°W / 41.98167; -94.52000
Links
Public license information
Website http://www.raccoonvalleyradio.com

KGRA (98.9 FM) is a commercial radio station that serves the Jefferson, Iowa area. Formerly broadcasting a Classic Hits format, the station now broadcasts Real Country.

Until January 31, 2012, KGRA was licensed to Coon Valley Communications, Inc which was owned by Patrick Delaney who also owned KDLS (AM) in Perry, Iowa and KKRF in Stuart, Iowa. [2]

On February 1, 2012, Patrick Delany of Perry, owner of Coon Valley Communications, Inc, sold his company to Mel Suhr of Knoxville, owner of M&M Broadcasting, Inc. [3]

With an agreement reached on January 27, 2012, and having an effective purchase date of February 1, 2012, M&M Broadcasting, Inc, a subsidiary of M and H Broadcasting, Inc, purchased Coon Valley Communications. M and H Broadcasting, Inc is owned by Mel and Holly Suhr of Knoxville, Iowa. M and H Broadcasting, Inc also owns KRLS 92.1 FM and KNIA 1320 AM at Knoxville. They also own Home Broadcasting, Inc which owns KCII 1380 AM and KCII-FM 106.1 FM at Washington. [3] [4] [5]

The station was originally licensed as KLSN on November 10, 1988, but changed callsigns to KGRA on February 4, 1994. [6]

The transmitter and broadcast tower are located 8 miles west of Jefferson near Scranton, Iowa. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 146 m (479 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 142 m (466 ft) level. [7] The calculated Height Above Average Terrain is 152 m (499 ft). The distance between KGRA and KKRF, its other "True Country" station is approximately 44 miles.

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KGRA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ FCC Ownership database
  3. 1 2 FCC (February 1, 2012). "Local Marketing Agreement". fcc.gov website. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  4. ↑ Upper Midwest Broadcasting (February 6, 2012). "Station News". northpine.com. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  5. ↑ Upper Midwest Broadcasting (February 6, 2012). "Station News". northpine.com. Retrieved December 27, 2013.
  6. ↑ FCC Callsign History database
  7. ↑ FCC Antenna Structure Registration database


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