KICD (1240 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to serve the community of Spencer, Iowa. The station broadcasts a news/talk format. KICD is owned by Saga Communications as part of its Spencer Radio Group; the license is held by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC.

KICD
Frequency1240 kHz
Branding1240 KICD
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
Fox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Westwood One
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Ownership
Owner
  • Saga Communications
  • (Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC)
KICD-FM, KMRR
History
First air date
1942
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID29078
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
43°9′57″N 95°8′46″W / 43.16583°N 95.14611°W / 43.16583; -95.14611
Translator(s)102.5 K273DD (Spencer)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekicdam.com

The studio, transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the north side of Spencer along U.S. Route 71. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 120 m (394 ft) tall.[2] The tower is also used by its sister station KICD-FM.

Former logo

F.M. translator

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On June 29, 2018, KICD began simulcasting on FM translator K273DD/102.5-Spencer.[3]

Broadcast translator for KICD
Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class Transmitter coordinates FCC info
K273DD 102.5 FM Spencer, Iowa 200009 250 m (0 ft) D 43°9′56.9″N 95°8′47″W / 43.165806°N 95.14639°W / 43.165806; -95.14639 LMS

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KICD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ FCC Antenna Structure Registration data
  3. ^ KICD Moves as Saga Launches Pure Oldies in Spencer, IA Radioinsight - June 29, 2018
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