KADA (AM)
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.[1]
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| City | Ada, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Branding | Pirate Radio 102.3 |
| Slogan | Ada's Pure Rock Station |
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| Translator(s) | 102.3 MHz - K272FW (Ada, Oklahoma) |
| First air date | 1934 |
| Format | Modern rock |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
| Class | C |
| Facility ID | 33259 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°47′6.00″N 96°40′44.00″W |
| Call sign meaning | ADA, Oklahoma |
| Owner | The Chickasaw Nation |
| Sister stations | KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC |
History
KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[2]
On January 1, 2018, KADA changed their format from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW 102.3 FM Ada).[3]
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K272FW | 102.3 MHz | Ada, Oklahoma | 141870 | 250 | 69 m (226 ft) | D | FCC |
Notable programs
- 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[4]
Notable on-air personalities
- Douglas Edwards - Newscaster - 1950s
- Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954
- Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942
- Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939
- Lillard Hill - newscaster, 1942
- Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942.[4]
- Berry Bell 1972-1975
- John Williams - 1973-1976
- Rick Cody - 1978 - 1992
- Roger Harris 1978 -
References
- "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
- Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.
External links
- Pirate Radio 102.3 Twitter
- Query the FCC's AM station database for KADA
- Radio-Locator Information on KADA
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KADA
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