KIKC-FM

KIKC-FM (101.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by the Marks Radio Group.[2]

KIKC-FM
CityForsyth, Montana
Frequency101.3 MHz
BrandingKIK Country
Programming
FormatCountry music
AffiliationsCNN Radio, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerMarks Radio Group
("Miles City, Forsyth")
KIKC (AM)
History
First air date
September 1980 (as KXXE)[1]
Former call signs
KXXE (1980-1986)
Technical information
Facility ID48300
ClassC
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT308 meters (1,010 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
46°10′32″N 106°24′21″W
Links
WebsiteKIKC AM/FM

History

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 Stephan Marks for $300,000.[7] In June 2001, the simulcast ended when AM 1250 adopted an oldies format.[8]

References
  1. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1985, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1985. p. B-163. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. "KIKC-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1981, Broadcasting & Cable, 1981. p. C-140. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  4. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  5. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-173. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  6. "Transactions", Radio & Records. December 11, 1987. p. 11. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  7. "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 5, 1996. p. 8. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  8. "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 18, No. 20. June 13, 2001. p. 5. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
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