KDEC (AM)
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | 94.9 & 99.1 The River |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | LA Communications, Inc. |
| KDHK, KNEI-FM, KVIK, KMRV | |
| History | |
First air date | 1926 (As KGCA) |
Former call signs | KGCA (1926–1947) |
Former frequencies | 1270 kHz |
Call sign meaning | K DECorah |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 16368 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°18′34.9″N 91°48′30.56″W / 43.309694°N 91.8084889°W |
| Translator(s) | 94.9 K235CT (Decorah) |
| Repeater(s) | 100.5 KDHK-HD2 (Decorah) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.riverradiofm.com |
KDEC (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting in Decorah, Iowa. KDEC airs an adult contemporary format branded as "The River".
KDEC broadcasts on a frequency shared with local non-commercial college radio station KWLC.
History
In 1926, Decorah's first radio station started broadcasting from the south end of the second floor of the Ben Bear building, with Charles Greenley the announcer. Charles Greenley had been an employee of Ben Bear in various capacities. He was put in charge of the new radio station, known by the call letters KGCA. In December 1926, Luther College founded its own station known as KWLC.
On September 30, 2019, KDEC changed their format from oldies to a simulcast of adult contemporary-formatted KMRV 1160 AM Waukon.[2]
On May 8, 2021, KDHK started broadcasting in HD with The River on HD2.
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDEC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Two Format Changes Follow NE Iowa Station Sale
External links
- FCC timeshare documentation
- Facility details for Facility ID 16368 (KDEC) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KDEC in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 201002 (K235CT) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K235CT at FCCdata.org