KCFM (AM)
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| Broadcast area | Central Oregon Coast |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1250 kHz |
| Branding | Coast Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Standards/MOR |
| Affiliations | ABC Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Coast Broadcasting Company |
| KCST-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | November 28, 1983 (as KGBU) |
Former call signs | KGBU (1983–1988) KCST (1988–2009) |
Call sign meaning | The Coast's Favorite Music |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 12138 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 900 watts (day) 37 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 44°1′45″N 124°5′49″W / 44.02917°N 124.09694°W |
| Translator(s) | 103.1 K276IH (Mapleton) 104.1 K281AH (Florence) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kcfmradio.com |
KCFM (1250 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Standards/MOR format. Licensed to Florence, Oregon, United States, the station serves the Central Oregon coast area. The station is currently owned by Coast Broadcasting Company and features programming from ABC Radio.[2] The station plays entirely locally programmed music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which appeals to the area's many retirees. The station also airs Oregon State University sporting events through the Beaver Sports Network from Learfield Sports.[3]
History
[edit]The station was assigned the call sign KGBU on November 11, 1983. On September 21, 1988, the station changed its call sign to KCST.[4]
Low profile antenna
[edit]In late 2008, KCST was granted a construction permit for the first installation of a low-profile Kintronic Laboratories "KinStar" antenna, which was type-accepted by the Federal Communications Commission in 2005 for broadcast use.[5] This antenna uses a top-loaded design and a full, 120-wire ground radial counterpoise. Construction of the antenna was begun in October 2008 after approval was received from Lane County. The overall height of the antenna system at 70 feet (21.34m) above ground level, just below the local 72 foot (21.95m) height limit, was an aid in securing permit approval and acceptance by nearby residents.[6] Construction of a new transmitter building and installation of transmitting equipment was completed in January 2009. Field intensity measurements of the new antenna indicated that the performance of the installation was comparable to a standard AM broadcast antenna of 200 feet (61m) in height.[7]
On July 13, 2009, the station call letters were changed to KCFM.[4]
FM translators
[edit]KCFM is rebroadcast on two FM translators:
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCFM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KCFM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Oregon State : Learfield Sports Affiliate Resources".
- ^ a b "Call Sign History (Facility ID: 12138)". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Public Notice: Media Bureau Adopts Simplified Application Procedures For AM Nondirectional KinStar Antennas", October 25, 2005 (FCC.gov)
- ^ "KCST Takes a Lower Profile" by Paul McLane, March 27, 2009 (radioworld.com)
- ^ "The Inaugural Installation of the first 'Kinstar' Antenna", National Association of Broadcasters Radio TechCheck, February 9, 2009 (www.nab.org)
- ^ "K281AH Station Details". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "K276IH Station Details". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 12138 (KCFM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCFM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 57283 (K276IH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K276IH at FCCdata.org
- Facility details for Facility ID 81842 (K281AH) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K281AH at FCCdata.org
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