KMOQ explained

KMOQ
City:Columbus, Kansas
Area:Joplin, Missouri
Branding:Classic Rock 105.3
Frequency:105.3 MHz
Airdate:1985 (as KSSC)
Format:Classic rock
Erp:13,600 watts
Haat:93 meters
Class:C3
Facility Id:408
Coordinates:37.1328°N -94.6939°W
Former Callsigns:KSSC (1985–1987)
KSSC-FM (1987–1990)
KOCD (1990–1997)
KJML (1997–2008)
Owner:American Media Investments, Inc.
Website:classicrockdoneright.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KMOQ (105.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Columbus, Kansas, United States, the station serves the Joplin area. The station is currently owned by American Media Investments, Inc.[1]

History

On April 3, 1985, the station was assigned the call sign KSSC which was modified to KSSC-FM on May 7, 1987. The call sign was changed to KOCD on January 12, 1990, and then to KJML on August 15, 1997.

On January 18, 2008, the KJML call sign along with the Active Rock format was swapped with the KMOQ call sign and contemporary hit format that had been broadcast on 107.1 FM in Columbus.[2]

On October 18, 2010, KMOQ changed formats to contemporary Christian, branded as "New Life Radio".

In January 2022, KMOQ changed formats from contemporary Christian to classic rock, branded as "Classic Rock 105.3".[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KMOQ Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  2. Web site: KMOQ Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division .
  3. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/219103/multiple-recent-changes-in-joplin-pittsburg/ Multiple Recent Changes In Joplin/Pittsburg