KMOQ

Last updated
KMOQ
Broadcast area Joplin, Missouri
Frequency 105.3 MHz
BrandingClassic Rock 105.3
Programming
Format Classic rock
Ownership
OwnerAmerican Media Investments, Inc.
History
First air date
1985 (as KSSC)
Former call signs
KSSC (1985–1987)
KSSC-FM (1987–1990)
KOCD (1990–1997)
KJML (1997–2008)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 408
Class C3
ERP 13,600 watts
HAAT 93 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°7′58″N94°41′38″W / 37.13278°N 94.69389°W / 37.13278; -94.69389
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website classicrockdoneright.com

KMOQ (105.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Columbus, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Joplin area. The station is currently owned by American Media Investments, Inc. [2]

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History

On April 3, 1985, the station was assigned the call sign KSSC which was modified to KSSC-FM on May 7, 1987. The call sign was changed to KOCD on January 12, 1990, and then to KJML on August 15, 1997.

On January 18, 2008, the KJML call sign along with the Active Rock format was swapped with the KMOQ call sign and contemporary hit format that had been broadcast on 107.1 FM in Columbus. [3]

On October 18, 2010, KMOQ changed formats to contemporary Christian, branded as "New Life Radio".

In January 2022, KMOQ changed formats from contemporary Christian to classic rock, branded as "Classic Rock 105.3". [4]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KMOQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KMOQ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "KMOQ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. Multiple Recent Changes In Joplin/Pittsburg Radioinsight - January 27, 2022