KADA (AM) facts for kids
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| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
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| Branding | Pirate Radio 102.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Modern rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | The Chickasaw Nation |
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Sister stations
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KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC |
| History | |
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First air date
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1934 |
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Call sign meaning
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ADA, Oklahoma |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 33259 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
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Transmitter coordinates
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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 their format from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW 102.3 FM Ada).
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) |
City of license | Facility ID |
ERP (W) |
Height (m (ft)) |
Class | FCC info |
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| K272FW | 102.3 MHz | Ada, Oklahoma | 141870 | 250 | 69 m (226 ft) | D | FCC |
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 Hill - 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
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