KICJ

Last updated
KKSO
Broadcast area Des Moines, Iowa
Frequency 88.9MHz
BrandingStudio One
Programming
Format Adult album alternative
Affiliations Iowa Public Radio, NPR, American Public Media
Ownership
Owner Iowa Public Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
2005 (2005) (as KDMR)
Former call signs
KDMR (2003–2011)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 90336
Class A
ERP 1,000 watts
HAAT 72 meters (236 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°40′05″N93°19′43″W / 41.66806°N 93.32861°W / 41.66806; -93.32861
Translator(s) 97.7 K249EJ (Des Moines)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website Iowa Public Radio

KKSO (88.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Mitchellville, Iowa, serving the Des Moines area. The station is owned by Iowa Public Radio, and carries the network's adult album alternative service.

On August 29, 2024, KICJ changed their format from classical to adult alternative, branded as "Studio One" under new KKSO call letters. [2]

See also

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KKSO". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Iowa Public Radio Launches AAA Studio One in Des Moines Radioinsight - August 29, 2024

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