KIKC-FM

Radio station in Forsyth, Montana
46°10′32″N 106°24′21″W / 46.17556°N 106.40583°W / 46.17556; -106.40583LinksWebcastListen liveWebsiteweb.kikcradio.com

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]

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

References

  1. ^ a b c 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.

External links

  • KIKC AM/FM Online
  • KIKC in the FCC FM station database
  • KIKC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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  • 1 KYUS is operated by the Cowles Company via a time brokerage agreement.