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.
Frequency | 1430 kHz |
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Branding | KBRK 1430 AM |
Programming | |
Format | Commercial; Adult standards |
Affiliations | CNN |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ | |
History | |
First air date | 1955 |
Call sign meaning | BRooKings |
Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
Facility ID | 15263 |
Class | D |
Power | 1,000 watts day 100 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°18′12″N 96°46′1″W / 44.30333°N 96.76694°W |
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Public license information | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | KBRK Online |
Format
editKBRK 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.
External links
edit- KBRK 1430 AM
- Brookings Radio
- Facility details for Facility ID 15263 (KBRK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBRK in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBRK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.