KIKC (AM)

KIKC (1250 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic country format. Licensed to Forsyth, Montana, United States, the station is currently owned by the Marks Radio Group.[2]

KIKC
CityForsyth, Montana
Frequency1250 kHz
BrandingClassic Country 1250
Programming
FormatClassic Country
Ownership
OwnerMarks Radio Group
Sister stationsKIKC-FM
History
First air dateOctober 10, 1975[1]
Technical information
Facility ID48301
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
132 watts night
Transmitter coordinates46°15′30″N 106°41′21″W
Links
WebsiteKIKC AM/FM

History

KIKC began broadcasting October 10, 1975, airing a country music format, and was owned by Gold Won Radio Corporation.[1][3] The station ran 5,000 watts, and operated during daytime hours only.[3] In 1986, its sister station 101.3 KXXE's call sign was changed to KIKC-FM, and it began simulcasting the programming of KIKC.[4][5] In 1987, the station was sold to NEPSK Inc., along with its FM sister station, for $252,500.[6] In 1996, the stations were sold to Stephan Marks for $300,000.[7] In June 2001, the station adopted an oldies format.[8] On February 1, 2009 KIKC-AM changed their format from oldies to classic country.

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References
  1. Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-126. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  2. "KIKC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. History Cards for KIKC, fcc.gov. 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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