KMCR (FM)
| Frequency | 103.9 MHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | KMCR Radio 103.9 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Chirillo Electronics, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | August 15, 1977 (as KVCM) |
Former call signs | KVCM (1977–1986) KOMC (1986) |
Call sign meaning | Montgomery City Radio |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 10853 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 91 meters (299 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kmcrradio.com |
KMCR 103.9 FM is a radio station licensed to Montgomery City, Missouri. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format and is owned by Chirillo Electronics, Inc.[2]
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting August 15, 1977, and originally held the call sign KVCM.[3][4] It was originally owned by Montgomery County Broadcasting Company.[4] In 1981, the station was sold to Montgomery Media, Inc. for 160,000.[5][4] On May 28, 1986, its call sign was changed to KOMC and on December 12, 1986 it was changed to KMCR.[6] The station aired a country music format in the 1980s and early 1990s.[7][8][9]
In 1993, the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[9] In 1994, the station was sold to Chirillo Electronics for $40,000.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMCR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ KMCR fcc.gov. Accessed November 27, 2013
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b c History Cards for KMCR, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-151. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-175. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ a b "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 42. October 20, 1993. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 29, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
External links
[edit]- KMCR's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 10853 (KMCR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KMCR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database