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.[2]

KMCR
Frequency103.9 MHz
BrandingKMCR Radio 103.9 FM
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerChirillo Electronics, Inc.
History
First air date
August 15, 1977 (as KVCM)
Former call signs
KVCM (1977–1986)
KOMC (1986)
Call sign meaning
Montgomery City Radio
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID10853
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT91 meters (299 ft)
Links
Public license information
Websitekmcrradio.com

History

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The station began broadcasting August 15, 1977, and originally held the call sign KVCM.[3][4] It was originally owned by Montgomery County Broadcasting Company.[4] In 1981, the station was sold to Montgomery Media, Inc. for 160,000.[5][4] On May 28, 1986, its call sign was changed to KOMC and on December 12, 1986 it was changed to KMCR.[6] The station aired a country music format in the 1980s and early 1990s.[7][8][9]

In 1993, the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[9] In 1994, the station was sold to Chirillo Electronics for $40,000.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMCR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KMCR fcc.gov. Accessed November 27, 2013
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c History Cards for KMCR, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-151. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-175. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 42. October 20, 1993. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 29, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
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