KIKC-FM

Last updated
KIKC-FM
Frequency 101.3 MHz
BrandingKIK Country
Programming
Format Country music
Affiliations CBS News Radio, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerP&A Media LLC
KIKC (AM)
History
First air date
September 1980 (as KXXE) [1]
Former call signs
KXXE (1980–1986)
Call sign meaning
"KIK Country"
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 48300
Class C
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 308 meters (1,010 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°10′32″N106°24′21″W / 46.17556°N 106.40583°W / 46.17556; -106.40583
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website web.kikcradio.com

KIKC-FM (101.3 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by P&A Media LLC. [3]

Contents

History

The station began broadcasting in September 1980, airing a middle of the road (MOR) format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation. [4] [1] By 1985, the station had adopted a country music format. [1] On April 1, 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of AM 1250 KIKC. [5] [6] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its AM sister station, for $252,500. [7] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000. [8] In June 2001, the simulcast ended when AM 1250 adopted an oldies format. [9]

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