KGRR

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KGRR
KGRR TheRock97.3 logo.png
Broadcast area Dubuque, Iowa
Frequency 97.3 MHz
Branding97.3 The Rock
Programming
Format Active rock
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner Radio Dubuque, Inc.
KDTH, KATF, WVRE
History
First air date
December 10, 1994
Call sign meaning
Great Rock 'n Roll
Technical information
Facility ID 26898
Class C3
ERP 19,000 watts
HAAT 116 m (381 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°26′28″N90°47′20″W / 42.44111°N 90.78889°W / 42.44111; -90.78889
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website 973therock.com

KGRR (97.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format to the Dubuque, Iowa, United States, area. The station is licensed to Radio Dubuque, Inc. [1] Its transmitter is located alongside U.S. Highway 20 between Dubuque and Peosta on top of the U.S. 20 Bluff. [2] KGRR was used as the radio station call letters in an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' Nightsong (TV episode 1986 #2.6). The frequency on the show was 93.3 FM and it was located somewhere in California.

former KGRR logo until 2010 KGRR logo.png
former KGRR logo until 2010

On March 1, 2010, KGRR shifted from a classic rock format to a mainstream rock format as "97.3 The Rock".

On-air staff include Program Director and Morning Show host Johnny Rhodes, and Zach Dillon on afternoons. Chuck Armstrong and Loudwire Nights is on every weeknight 7p-12mid. Weekends deliver the Rock 30 Countdown with LA Lloyd, and Full Metal Jackie

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References

  1. "KGRR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "42°26'28.0"N 90°47'20.0"W".