KADA (AM)

KADA (1230 AM, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is a radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.[1]

KADA
CityAda, Oklahoma
Frequency1230 kHz
BrandingPirate Radio 102.3
SloganAda's Pure Rock Station
Programming
FormatModern rock
Ownership
OwnerThe Chickasaw Nation
KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC
History
First air date
1934
Call sign meaning
ADA, Oklahoma
Technical information
Facility ID33259
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
34°47′6.00″N 96°40′44.00″W
Translator(s)102.3 MHz - K272FW (Ada, Oklahoma)
Links
Websitehttp://www.pirateradioada.net

History

KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[2]

On January 1, 2018, KADA changed their format from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW 102.3 FM Ada).[3]

Translators

Call signFrequency
(MHz)
City of licenseFacility
ID
ERP
(W)
Height
(m (ft))
ClassFCC info
K272FW102.3 MHzAda, Oklahoma14187025069 m (226 ft)DFCC

Notable programs

  • 10:15 Club, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1950
  • Homemakers Music, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954
  • Just for Ladies, with disc jockey Betty Hughes Nolen, 1950
  • Melody Roundup, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1948
  • Mystery Matinee, with disc jockey George P. Miller, 1949
  • Songs of Range Capers, with disc jockey Bill Little, 1947
  • Songs of the Range, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954[4]

Notable on-air personalities

  • Douglas Edwards - Newscaster - 1950s
  • Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954
  • Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942
  • Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939
  • Lillard Hill - newscaster, 1942
  • Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942.[4]
  • Berry Bell 1972-1975
  • John Williams - 1973-1976
  • Rick Cody - 1978 - 1992
  • Roger Harris 1978 -

References

  1. "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
  4. Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.


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