KORA-FM

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KORA-FM
Broadcast area Bryan-College Station
Frequency 98.3 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding98-3 KORA
Programming
Format Country
Subchannels HD2: Classic country HD3: “Classic Hits 102.3 & 107.3” Classic Hits
Ownership
OwnerBrazos Valley Communications, LLC
History
First air date
April 4, 1966
Call sign meaning
KORA, given name of the mother of the original owner
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 62003
Class A
ERP 900 watts
HAAT 161 m (528 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website 983korafm.com

KORA-FM (98.3 MHz) is a long-running radio station in Bryan, Texas currently owned by Brazos Valley Communications, LLC. Its format is Country, with emphasis on Nashville and Texas artists and groups. Its Program Director is Keith James. The station's studios and transmitter are located in Bryan.

Personalities include: The Big D & Bubba Morning Show, Brandie Alexander middays, Keith James in the Afternoon, Darby Mckenzie in the Evening' and Texas Nation with Dr. Ron.

History

KORA-FM went on the air April 4, 1966 as the sister to KORA 1240 and carried a format of classical, standards and adult music. On February 10, 1975, KORA-FM adopted a format described as "easy listening country and western." In November of that year, KORA-FM shifted to a more mainstream version of the country format, which it carries to this day.

30°39′00″N96°21′00″W / 30.650°N 96.350°W / 30.650; -96.350


  1. "Facility Technical Data for KORA-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.