KMCR (FM)

Last updated
KMCR
Frequency 103.9 MHz
BrandingKMCR Radio 103.9 FM
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerChirillo Electronics, Inc.
History
First air date
August 15, 1977 (as KVCM)
Former call signs
KVCM (1977–1986)
KOMC (1986)
Call sign meaning
Montgomery City Radio
Technical information
Facility ID 10853
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 91 meters (299 ft)
Links
Website kmcrradio.com

KMCR 103.9 FM is a radio station licensed to Montgomery City, Missouri. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format and is owned by Chirillo Electronics, Inc. [1]

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History

The station began broadcasting August 15, 1977, and originally held the call sign KVCM. [2] [3] It was originally owned by Montgomery County Broadcasting Company. [3] In 1981, the station was sold to Montgomery Media, Inc. for 160,000. [4] [3] On May 28, 1986, its call sign was changed to KOMC and on December 12, 1986 it was changed to KMCR. [5] The station aired a country music format in the 1980s and early 1990s. [6] [7] [8]

In 1993, the station adopted an adult contemporary format. [8] In 1994, the station was sold to Chirillo Electronics for $40,000. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ KMCR fcc.gov. Accessed November 27, 2013
  2. ↑ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980 , Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 History Cards for KMCR, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting . March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984 , Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-151. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989 , Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-175. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 42. October 20, 1993. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Transactions", Radio & Records . April 29, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

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