KBRK (AM)
KBRK (1430 AM) was the first radio station in Brookings, South Dakota, United States, founded July 15, 1955. The studios were originally located in downtown Brookings, but later moved to the transmitter site, near the edge of town. KBRK continues to broadcast music, news, sports, and a number of public events throughout the Brookings region and surrounding communities. The tower height is 160 feet.
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| City | Brookings, South Dakota |
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| Branding | KBRK 1430 AM |
| Frequency | 1430 kHz |
| First air date | 1955 |
| Format | Commercial; Adult standards |
| Power | 1,000 watts (day) 100 watts (night) |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 15263 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 44°18′12″N 96°46′1″W |
| Call sign meaning | BRooKings |
| Affiliations | CNN |
| Owner | Alpha Media (Digity 3E License, LLC) |
| Sister stations | KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KBRK Online |
Format
KBRK plays a mix of both soft rock and big band music targeted at the above 35 age demographic. The station also broadcasts a wide range of local sporting events for the surrounding region, specializing in high school-level athletic events for the Brookings community. KBRK originates local news broadcasts and local area weather coverage as well. World news comes via CNN satellite.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for KBRK
- Radio-Locator Information on KBRK
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KBRK