KDIX

KDIX (1230 AM, "The Classic 1230") is a radio station licensed to serve Dickinson, North Dakota. The station is owned by Starrdak, Inc. It airs a classic hits music format.[1] The station gets its network news from CBS. It can also be heard on K264CV 100.7 FM in Dickinson.

KDIX
CityDickinson, North Dakota
BrandingThe Classic 1230
Slogan"Dickinson's Very Own"
Frequency1230 kHz
Repeater(s)K264CV 100.7 (Dickinson)
First air date1947
FormatClassic Hits
Power1,000 watts (unlimited)
ClassC
Facility ID62361
Transmitter coordinates46°52′21″N 102°44′38″W
AffiliationsCBS Radio
OwnerStarrdak, Inc.
WebcastListen Live
Websitekdix.net

The station was assigned the KDIX call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[2]

History

KDIX Radio first went on the air May 16, 1947, with 250 watts of power.[3] It was purchased by Lee and Darlene Leiss in 1992 and the format was changed from Top 40 Adult Contemporary, to Country Rock and old songs from the 70's through the 80's This format change was to increase focus on the main age demographic of the area. Sports, local news and agriculture information, are their main programming features.

References
  1. "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  2. "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  3. "KDIX on Air May 16 With 250 w on 1230 kc" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 19, 1947. Retrieved 27 September 2014.


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