KMCR (FM) explained

KMCR
City:Montgomery City, Missouri
Branding:KMCR Radio 103.9 FM
Frequency:103.9 MHz
Airdate:August 15, 1977 (as KVCM)
Format:Adult contemporary
Erp:6,000 watts
Haat:91m (299feet)
Class:A
Facility Id:10853
Callsign Meaning:Montgomery City Radio
Former Callsigns:KVCM (1977–1986)
KOMC (1986)
Owner:Chirillo Electronics, Inc.
Website:kmcrradio.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KMCR 103.9 FM is a radio station licensed to Montgomery City, Missouri. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format and is owned by Chirillo Electronics, Inc.[1]

History

The station began broadcasting August 15, 1977, and originally held the call sign KVCM.[2] [3] It was originally owned by Montgomery County Broadcasting Company.[3] In 1981, the station was sold to Montgomery Media, Inc. for 160,000.[4] [3] On May 28, 1986, its call sign was changed to KOMC and on December 12, 1986 it was changed to KMCR.[5] The station aired a country music format in the 1980s and early 1990s.[6] [7] [8]

In 1993, the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[8] In 1994, the station was sold to Chirillo Electronics for $40,000.[9]

External links

38.9861°N -91.5108°W

Notes and References

  1. http://transition.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?list=0&facid=10853 KMCR
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=78202 History Cards for KMCR
  4. "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  5. https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=10853&Callsign=KMCR10853 Call Sign History
  6. Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-151. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-175. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  8. "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 42. October 20, 1993. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  9. "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 29, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.