KBRK (AM) explained

KBRK
City:Brookings, South Dakota
Branding:KBRK 1430 AM
Frequency:1430 kHz
Airdate:1955
Format:Commercial
Adult standards
Power:1,000 watts (day)
100 watts (night)
Class:D
Facility Id:15263
Coordinates:44.3033°N -96.7669°W
Callsign Meaning:BRooKings
Affiliations:CNN
Owner:Alpha Media
Licensee:Digity 3E License, LLC
Sister Stations:KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:KBRK Online
Licensing Authority:FCC

KBRK (1430 AM) was the first radio station in Brookings, South Dakota, United States, founded July 15, 1955. The studios were originally located in downtown Brookings, but later moved to the transmitter site, near the edge of town. KBRK continues to broadcast music, news, sports, and a number of public events throughout the Brookings region and surrounding communities. The tower height is 160 feet.

Format

KBRK plays a mix of both soft rock and big band music targeted at the above 35 age demographic. The station also broadcasts a wide range of local sporting events for the surrounding region, specializing in high school-level athletic events for the Brookings community. KBRK originates local news broadcasts and local area weather coverage as well. World news comes via CNN satellite.

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