KKMA

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KKMA
KKMA ClassicRock99.5 logo.png
Broadcast area Sioux City, Iowa
Frequency 99.5 MHz
BrandingClassic Rock 99.5
Programming
Format Classic rock
Affiliations United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
OwnerPowell Broadcasting
KSUX, KLEM, KKYY, KQNU, KSCJ
History
First air date
1989
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 35055
Class C1
ERP 100,000 watts
HAAT 241 meters (791 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°28′56″N96°15′31″W / 42.48222°N 96.25861°W / 42.48222; -96.25861
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website classicrock995.com

KKMA (99.5 FM, "Classic Rock 99.5") is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. The station is licensed to Le Mars, Iowa, and serves Sioux City, Iowa. KKMA is owned by Powell Broadcasting.

History

KKMA signed on in 1989 with an oldies format known as "Kool 99.5". Kool 99.5 later morphed into classic hits by 2004, and classic rock by 2006 successfully competing with Clear Channel's KSEZ "Z98" for the lucrative upper demographics in Sioux City and continues to do so.

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KKMA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

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