KIKC (AM)

Last updated
KIKC
Frequency 1250 kHz
BrandingClassic Country 1250
Programming
Format Classic country
Ownership
Owner
KIKC-FM
History
First air date
October 10, 1975 [1]
Call sign meaning
similar to "kick"
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 48301
Class D
Power 5,000 watts day
132 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
46°15′30″N106°41′21″W / 46.25833°N 106.68917°W / 46.25833; -106.68917
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website KIKC Online

KIKC (1250 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by The Marks Group. [3]

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History

KIKC began broadcasting on October 10, 1975, airing a country music format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation. [1] [4] The station ran at 5,000 watts, and operated during daytime hours only. [4] In 1986, its sister station 101.3 KXXE's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of KIKC. [5] [6] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its FM sister station, for $252,500. [7] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000. [8] In June 2001, the station adopted an oldies format. [9] On February 1, 2009 KIKC-AM changed their format from oldies to classic country.

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References

  1. 1 2 Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 , Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-126. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KIKC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "KIKC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. 1 2 History Cards for KIKC, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  5. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  6. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987 , Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-173. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  7. "Transactions", Radio & Records . December 11, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  8. "Transactions", Radio & Records . April 5, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  9. "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 20. June 13, 2001. p. 5. Retrieved April 12, 2019.