KKOH

KKOH (780 kHz, "KOH News Talk 780 AM") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Reno, Nevada. KKOH airs a News/Talk radio format under ownership and operation of Cumulus Media. In on-the-air references, the station drops the initial "K". Studios and offices are on East Plumb Lane, while it broadcasts from a three-tower transmitter facility off Chickadee Drive.[2]

KKOH
CityReno, Nevada, U.S.
Broadcast areaCentral and Northern Nevada
BrandingNews Talk 780 AM
SloganThe News and Talk of Nevada
Frequency780 kHz
First air dateOctober 13, 1970 (as KCRL)[1]
FormatNews/Talk
Power50,000 watts
ClassB
Facility ID11236
Former call signsKCRL (1971-1981)
KROW (1981-1994)
AffiliationsKOLO-TV (weather only)
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
OwnerCumulus Media
(Radio License Holding CBC, LLC)
Sister stationsKBUL-FM, KNEV, KWYL
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kkoh.com

KKOH broadcasts with 50,000 watts, the maximum power permitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for AM stations, but because 780 AM is a clear channel frequency, reserved for Class A WBBM in Chicago, KKOH must use a directional signal after sunset to avoid interfering with WBBM. It provides a strong grade B signal to Sacramento.

History

The station began broadcasting on October 13, 1970, holding the call sign KCRL.[1][3] Its call sign was changed to KROW in 1981.[4] In 1994, the intellectual unit of KOH was moved from its longtime home of 630 AM, which reduces its power from 5,000 watts to 1,000 watts at night, to the 50,000 watt 780 AM, and 780's call sign was changed to KKOH.[5]

Notable staff

References
  1. Broadcasting Yearbook 1977, Broadcasting, 1977. p. C-130. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=KKoh&nav=&x=0&y=0
  3. History Cards for KKOH, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. "Format Changes & Updates", The M Street Journal. Vol. 11, No. 10. March 9, 1994. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2020.


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