KDCR

KDCR, 88.5 FM, is the radio station of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. It began broadcasting August 16, 1968. It is governed by the Dordt University Board of Trustees.

KDCR
CitySioux Center, Iowa
Frequency88.5 MHz
SloganThe More You Listen, The More You Hear
Programming
FormatContemporary Christian
Ownership
OwnerDordt University, Inc.
History
First air date
August 16, 1968 (1968-08-16)
Former frequencies
91.3 MHz (1968–1981)
Call sign meaning
"Dordt College Radio"
Technical information
Facility ID17314
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT151.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
43°5′2.5″N 96°9′53.7″W
Links
Webcastlisten live
Websitekdcr885.com

KDCR broadcasts only Christian oriented programming. In 1968, KDCR began broadcasting at 48,000 watts and to a radius of 50–60 miles. Today the station broadcasts at 100,000 watts and to a radius of 80–90 miles. Originally, KDCR broadcast at 91.3 FM; but, since 1981, it has broadcast at 88.5 FM.

KDCR follows closely the Christian Reformed Church in North America tradition that gave rise and shape to Dordt University.


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