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KADA (AM)

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KADA
Frequency1230 kHz
BrandingPirate Radio 102.3
Programming
FormatModern rock
Ownership
OwnerThe Chickasaw Nation
KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC
History
First air date
1934
Call sign meaning
ADA, Oklahoma
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID33259
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
34°47′6.00″N 96°40′44.00″W / 34.7850000°N 96.6788889°W / 34.7850000; -96.6788889
Translator(s)102.3 MHz/K272FW-Ada, Oklahoma
Links
Public license information
Websitehttp://www.pirateradioada.net

KADA (1230 AM, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is a radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.[2]

History

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KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[3]

On January 1, 2018, KADA changed formats from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW/102.3-Ada).[4]

Translators

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Call sign Frequency City of license FID ERP (W) HAAT Class FCC info
K272FW 102.3 MHz FM Ada, Oklahoma 141870 250 69 m (226 ft) D LMS

Notable programs

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  • 10:15 Club, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1950
  • Homemakers Music, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954
  • Just for Ladies, with disc jockey Betty Hughes Nolen, 1950
  • Melody Roundup, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1948
  • Mystery Matinee, with disc jockey George P. Miller, 1949
  • Songs of Range Capers, with disc jockey Bill Little, 1947
  • Songs of the Range, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954[5]
  • The Old Gold Review, with Rick Cody
  • Trading Post

Notable on-air personalities

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  • Douglas Edwards, newscaster, 1950s
  • Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954
  • Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942
  • Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939
  • Lillard Lee Hill Jr., newscaster, 1942
  • Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942.[5]
  • Berry Bell, 1972-1975
  • John Williams, 1973-1976
  • Roger Harris, 1978-present
  • Rick Cody, 1978-1992
  • J.Robert Beck, 1981-1983
  • Craig Miller, 1983-1986
  • Jeff Tyler, 1983-1988
  • Mike Hall, 1968-present

General Managers

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  • Jerry Spencer
  • Bill Huddleston - 1978-1984
  • Roger Harris - 1984 to present

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KADA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  4. ^ Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
  5. ^ a b Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.
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