KCHA-FM explained

KCHA-FM
City:Charles City, Iowa
Area:Charles City, Iowa
Floyd County, Iowa
Branding:95-9 KCHA
Frequency:95.9 MHz
Airdate:1971
Format:Variety
Erp:6,000 watts
Haat:91 meters
Class:A
Facility Id:41100
Callsign Meaning:K-CHArles City
Former Frequencies:104.9 MHz (1971–1976)
Affiliations:CBS News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Radio Iowa
Brownfield Farm Network
Cyclone Radio Network
Owner:Coloff Media, LLC
Sister Stations:KCFI, KCHA (AM), KCZE, KLKK-FM, KSMA-FM, KIOW, KHAM, KCVM, KCNZ, KMCH
Licensee:Coloff Media, LLC
Webcast:95-9 Listen Live
Website:kchanews.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KCHA-FM (95.9 MHz) is a Full Service formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Charles City, Iowa, serving Charles City and Floyd County, Iowa. KCHA is owned and operated by Coloff Media, LLC..

History

KCHA was launched in 1971 on 104.9 MHz. The station was required to move to 95.9 in 1976 as a result of an FCC docket to allow additional radio stations in the region.[1]

Transmission Location

The KCHA tower and transmitter is located at the end of Stony Point Road in Charles City, IA.

Broadcast Signal

KCHA's broadcast signal can be heard from Mason City to Decorah and from Austin, MN to Waterloo, IA.

References

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External links

29.275°N -98.265°W

Notes and References

  1. News: KCHA-FM IS MOVING TO STEREO 106. April 14, 1976. Hawk Eye. October 19, 2019.
  2. Web site: Charles City - The May 15, 1968 Tornado Outbreak. US Department of Commerce. NOAA. www.weather.gov. EN-US. 2019-10-19.