KDIX
KDIX (1230 AM, "The Classic 1230") is a radio station licensed to serve Dickinson, North Dakota. The station is owned by Starrdak, Inc. It airs a classic hits music format.[1] The station gets its network news from CBS. It can also be heard on K264CV 100.7 FM in Dickinson.
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| City | Dickinson, North Dakota |
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| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| Branding | The Classic 1230 |
| Slogan | "Dickinson's Very Own" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic Hits |
| Affiliations | CBS Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Starrdak, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1947 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 62361 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
Transmitter coordinates | 46°52′21″N 102°44′38″W |
| Repeater(s) | K264CV 100.7 (Dickinson) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kdix.net |
The station was assigned the KDIX call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[2]
History
KDIX Radio first went on the air May 16, 1947, with 250 watts of power.[3] It was purchased by Lee and Darlene Leiss in 1992 and the format was changed from Top 40 Adult Contemporary, to Country Rock and old songs from the 70's through the 80's This format change was to increase focus on the main age demographic of the area. Sports, local news and agriculture information, are their main programming features.
References
- "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- "KDIX on Air May 16 With 250 w on 1230 kc" (PDF). Broadcasting. May 19, 1947. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
External links
- KDIX in the FCC's AM station database
- KDIX on Radio-Locator
- KDIX in Nielsen Audio's AM station database