KRKR

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KRKR
Simulcasts KROA, Grand Island
Broadcast area Lincoln metropolitan area
Frequency 95.1 MHz
BrandingMy Bridge Radio
Programming
Format Christian contemporary
Ownership
KROA, KZLW, KPNY, KHZY, KSSH, KQIQ, KMBV, KMMJ
History
First air date
July 1, 1983;39 years ago (July 1, 1983)
Former call signs
KXSS (1983-1985)
KJUS (1985-1987)
KLDZ (1987-1996)
KNET-FM (1996-1998)
Technical information
Facility ID 54707
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 84 meters (276 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°58′49.00″N96°41′45.00″W / 40.9802778°N 96.6958333°W / 40.9802778; -96.6958333
Translator(s) 92.7 K224DJ (La Vista)
99.3 MHz K257GW (Springfield)
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website www.mybridgeradio.net

KRKR (95.1 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station, licensed to Waverly, Nebraska. The station serves the Lincoln and West Omaha areas. It airs a Christian Contemporary radio format and is owned by My Bridge Radio. KRKR is simulcast with KROA in Grand Island, except for local information/weather inserts for the Lincoln/Omaha area, and evening programming.

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KRKR has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off North 14th Street in Davey. [1] KRKR is rebroadcast on La Vista FM translator 92.7 K224DJ to better serve the Omaha Metro area. It is also heard on translator 99.3 K257GW in Springfield, Nebraska.

History

The station signed on the air as KXSS on July 1, 1983;39 years ago. On June 15, 1985, the station changed its call sign to KJUS; on March 1, 1987, to KLDZ; on March 29, 1996, to KNET-FM; and on March 18, 1998, to the current KRKR. [2]

The station "KRKR-TV" is seen in the 1958 film Attack of the 50 Foot Woman .

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References

  1. Radio-Locator.com/KRKR
  2. "KRKR Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.