KIKC-FM (101.3 MHz) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by The Marks Group.[2]
| Frequency | 101.3 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | KIK Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country music |
| Affiliations | CBS News Radio, Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KIKC (AM) | |
| History | |
First air date | September 1980 (as KXXE)[1] |
Former call signs | KXXE (1980-1986) |
Call sign meaning | "KIK Country" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 48300 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 308 meters (1,010 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°10′32″N 106°24′21″W / 46.17556°N 106.40583°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | web |
History edit
The station began broadcasting in September 1980, airing a middle of the road (MOR) format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation.[3][1] By 1985, the station had adopted a country music format.[1] On April 1, 1986, the station's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of AM 1250 KIKC.[4][5] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its AM sister station, for $252,500.[6] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephen Marks for $300,000.[7] In June 2001, the simulcast ended when AM 1250 adopted an oldies format.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-163. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "KIKC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1981, Broadcasting & Cable, 1981. p. C-140. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-173. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. December 11, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 5, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
- ^ "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 20. June 13, 2001. p. 5. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
External links edit
- KIKC AM/FM Online
- KIKC in the FCC FM station database
- KIKC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database