KCFN
| Broadcast area | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 91.1 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Conservative Christian radio |
| Affiliations | American Family Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | American Family Association |
| History | |
First air date | April 23, 1978[1] |
Former call signs | KSDA (1978–1982)[2] KSOF (1982–1992)[2] KZZD (1992–1993)[2] |
Call sign meaning | Christian Family Network |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 1692 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 148 meters (486 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°1′9.00″N 97°23′1.00″W / 38.0191667°N 97.3836111°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | afr.net |
KCFN (91.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Conservative Christian radio format.[4] Licensed to Wichita, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Wichita area. The station is owned by American Family Association and is an affiliate of American Family Radio.[5]
History
[edit]The station began broadcasting on April 23, 1978, holding the call sign KDSA, and was owned by the Defenders School of the Air.[6][1] In 1981, the station was sold to Friends University for $100,000.[7] Its call sign was changed to KSOF the following year.[2] KSOF aired a classical music/fine arts format.[8][9]
In 1992, the station was sold to New Life Fellowship for $205,000, and it adopted a Christian contemporary format.[9][10][11] On June 15, 1992, its call sign was changed to KZZD and on July 12, 1993, its call sign was changed to KCFN.[2] In 1994, the station was sold to American Family Association for $275,000, and it became an affiliate of American Family Radio.[12][13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-88. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCFN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KCFN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01.
- ^ History Cards for KCFN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. December 14, 1981. p. 75. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting, 1984. p. B-101. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Wichita Preacher Disputes Financial Allegations", Radio & Records. May 29, 1992. p. 4. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Unmacht, Robert; Brazier, David K.; McCrummen, Pat; Fischer, Debra L. (1992). The M Street Radio Directory. 1992/93 Edition. p. 172. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BALED-19910729HK, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. May 27, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ "AFR Stations". American Family Radio. March 13, 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Application Search Details – BALED-19940506GE, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 1692 (KCFN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCFN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database