KBRK (AM)

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KBRK (1430 kHz) was the first AM 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. The tower height is 160 feet.

KBRK
KBRK logo
Frequency1430 kHz
BrandingKBRK 1430 AM
Programming
FormatCommercial; Adult standards
AffiliationsCNN
Ownership
Owner
KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ
History
First air date
1955
Call sign meaning
BRooKings
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID15263
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
100 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
44°18′12″N 96°46′1″W / 44.30333°N 96.76694°W / 44.30333; -96.76694
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKBRK Online

Format

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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.

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBRK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.