KADA (AM) explained

KADA
City:Ada, Oklahoma
Branding:Pirate Radio 102.3
Frequency:1230 kHz
Translator:102.3 MHz/K272FW-Ada, Oklahoma
Airdate:1934
Format:Modern rock
Power:1,000 watts unlimited
Class:C
Facility Id:33259
Coordinates:34.785°N -96.6789°W
Callsign Meaning:ADA, Oklahoma
Owner:The Chickasaw Nation
Sister Stations:KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC
Website:http://www.pirateradioada.net
Licensing Authority:FCC

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.[1]

History

KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[2]

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).[3]

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KADA Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. News: New Okla. Network. 19 May 2016. Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. 1.
  3. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/122874/rock-102-3-pirate-radio-rises-ada/ Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada
  4. Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.