KICD (AM) explained

KICD
City:Spencer, Iowa
Branding:1240 KICD
Frequency:1240 kHz
Airdate:1942
Format:News/talk
Power:1,000 watts unlimited
Class:C
Facility Id:29078
Coordinates:43.1658°N -95.1461°W
Owner:Saga Communications
Licensee:Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC
Affiliations:CBS News Radio
Fox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Westwood One
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Sister Stations:KICD-FM, KMRR
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:kicdam.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KICD (1240 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to serve the community of Spencer, Iowa. The station broadcasts a news/talk format. KICD is owned by Saga Communications as part of its Spencer Radio Group; the license is held by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC.

The studio, transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the north side of Spencer along U.S. Route 71. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 120abbr=onNaNabbr=on tall.[1] The tower is also used by its sister station KICD-FM.

F.M. translator

On June 29, 2018, KICD began simulcasting on FM translator K273DD/102.5-Spencer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/asrRegistration.jsp?regKey=123663 FCC Antenna Structure Registration data
  2. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/169198/kicd-moves-as-saga-launches-pure-oldies-in-spencer-ia/ KICD Moves as Saga Launches Pure Oldies in Spencer, IA