KADA (AM)
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| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | Pirate Radio 102.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Modern rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Chickasaw Nation |
| KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC | |
| History | |
First air date | 1934 |
Call sign meaning | ADA, Oklahoma |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 33259 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°47′6.00″N 96°40′44.00″W / 34.7850000°N 96.6788889°W |
| Translator(s) | 102.3 MHz/K272FW-Ada, Oklahoma |
| Links | |
| Website | http://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.
History
KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.
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).
Translators
| 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
- 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
- The Old Gold Review, with Rick Cody
- Trading Post
Notable on-air personalities
- 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.
- 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
- Jerry Spencer
- Bill Huddleston - 1978-1984
- Roger Harris - 1984 to present
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
- ^ a b Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.
External links
- Pirate Radio 102.3 Twitter
- KADA in the FCC AM station database
- KADA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- K272FW in the FCC FM station database
- K272FW at FCCdata.org
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