KBRK (AM)

KBRK

City of license	Brookings, South Dakota
Branding	KBRK 1430 AM
Frequency	1430 AM (kHz)
Format	Commercial; Adult standards
Power	1,000 watts (day) 100 watts (night)
Class	D
Callsign meaning	BRooKings
Affiliations	CNN
Owner	Three Eagles Communications (Three Eagles of Brookings, Inc.)
Sister stations	KBRK (AM), KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ
Website	KBRK 1430 AM

KBRK was the first radio station in Brookings, South Dakota, United States, founded July 15, 1955. The studios were originally located in downtown Brookings, but later moved to the transmitter site, near the edge of town. KBRK continues to broadcast music, news, sports, and a number of public events throughout the Brookings region and surrounding communities.

Format

KBRK plays a mix of both soft rock and big band music targeted at the above 35 age demographic. The station also broadcasts a wide range of local sporting events for the surrounding region, specializing in high school-level athletic events for the Brookings community. KBRK originates local news broadcasts and local area weather coverage as well. World news comes via CNN satellite.

Technical information

• Licensee: Three Eagles Communications
• Status: Licensed Class D AM Station
• Frequency: 1430 kHz
• Transmitter Power: 1,000 watts day 100 watts night
• Antenna Mode: Non-Directional
• Location: Brookings, South Dakota
• Tower Location: 44°18′12″N 96°46′10″W
• Tower Height: 160 feet

External links

• KBRK 1430 AM
• Brookings Radio
• Query the FCC's AM station database for KBRK
• Radio-Locator Information on KBRK
• Query Arbitron's AM station database for KBRK