KCMR
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| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| Branding | Inspiration 97.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TLC Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | May 3, 1979 |
Former frequencies | 98.3 MHz (1979–1990) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 67199 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 96 meters (315 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°07′18″N 93°11′50″W / 43.12167°N 93.19722°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
KCMR (97.9 FM, "Inspiration 97.9") is a Christian radio station in Mason City, Iowa, United States. KCMR is owned by TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit corporation.
History
[edit]KCMR began broadcasting May 3, 1979, at 98.3 MHz.[2] It was founded by the TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a separate entity from but started by the Trinity Lutheran Church. Its primary format was easy listening music interspersed with community announcements and Christian messages.[3] This format was chosen in hopes of reaching a broader audience than might a traditional Christian music or teaching station.[4]
In 2002, KCMR began broadcasting IRIS, Iowa's radio reading service, on its subcarrier. It was the first non-public radio station in the state to provide IRIS service, filling in reception gaps in North Iowa. In addition, volunteers began reading North Iowa-specific information, including the Globe Gazette, at KCMR's studios.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCMR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Dann, Carie (May 4, 1984). "Growing KCMR marks birthday No. 5 today". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. 3. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Whitters, Laurie (August 4, 1985). "KCMR-FM — radio with a message". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ McLinn, Jan (April 4, 1999). "KCMR will mark 20 years live at the Business Expo". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. Business Expo 13. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Pieper, Mary (June 16, 2003). "Blind North Iowans can hear Globe Gazette through IRIS". Globe-Gazette. Mason City, Iowa. p. A5. Retrieved December 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 67199 (KCMR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCMR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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