KFCR explained

KFCR
City:Custer, South Dakota
Area:Rapid City, South Dakota
Frequency:1490 kHz
Format:Silent
Power:830 watts unlimited
Licensing Authority:FCC
Class:C
Facility Id:43913
Owner:Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister Stations:KZMX

KFCR (1490 AM) is a radio station licensed to Custer, South Dakota, United States. The station serves the Rapid City area. The station is currently owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting, Inc.[1]

Currently, the station is silent.

The station along with others owned by Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting filed for an extension of the special temporary authority in early 2015, due to staffing issues. It was reported that staff had unexpectedly resigned, and there was difficulty finding new employees.[2] In August 2016, the station reported to the FCC that it had resumed broadcasting.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KFCR Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. News: Report: WGPA/Bethlehem, PA Sold . All Access . March 4, 2015. May 12, 2017.
  3. Web site: Resumption of Operations. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.