KRKR

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KRKR
Simulcasts KROA, Grand Island
Broadcast areaLincoln metropolitan area
Frequency95.1 MHz
BrandingMy Bridge Radio
Programming
FormatChristian contemporary
Ownership
KROA, KZLW, KPNY, KHZY, KSSH, KQIQ, KMBV, KMMJ
History
First air date
July 1, 1983; 40 years ago (July 1, 1983)
Former call signs
KXSS (1983–1985)
KJUS (1985–1987)
KLDZ (1987–1996)
KNET-FM (1996–1998)
Technical information
Facility ID54707
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT84 meters (276 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°58′49.00″N 96°41′45.00″W / 40.9802778°N 96.6958333°W / 40.9802778; -96.6958333
Translator(s)92.7 K224DJ (La Vista)
99.3 MHz K257GW (Springfield)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.mybridgeradio.net

KRKR (95.1 FM) is a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station, licensed to Waverly, Nebraska. The station serves the Lincoln and West Omaha areas. It airs a Christian Contemporary radio format and is owned by My Bridge Radio. KRKR is simulcast with KROA in Grand Island, except for local information/weather inserts for the Lincoln/Omaha area, and evening programming.

KRKR has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. The transmitter is off North 14th Street in Davey.[1] KRKR is rebroadcast on La Vista FM translator 92.7 K224DJ to better serve the Omaha Metro area. It is also heard on translator 99.3 K257GW in Springfield, Nebraska.

History[edit]

The station signed on the air as KXSS on July 1, 1983; 40 years ago (July 1, 1983). On June 15, 1985, the station changed its call sign to KJUS; on March 1, 1987, to KLDZ; on March 29, 1996, to KNET-FM; and on March 18, 1998, to the current KRKR.[2]

In popular culture[edit]

The station "KRKR-TV" is seen in the 1958 film Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KRKR
  2. ^ "KRKR Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

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