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
Facility ID10853
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT91 meters (299 ft)
Links
Websitekmcrradio.com

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]

References

  1. ↑ KMCR fcc.gov. Accessed November 27, 2013
  2. ↑ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 History Cards for KMCR, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  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. 1 2 "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.

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