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KDEC (AM)

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KDEC
Frequency1240 kHz
Branding94.9 & 99.1 The River
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Ownership
OwnerLA Communications, Inc.
KDHK, KNEI-FM, KVIK, KMRV
History
First air date
1926 (As KCGA)
Former call signs
KCGA (1926–1947)
Former frequencies
1270 kHz
Call sign meaning
K DECorah
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID16368
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
43°18′34.9″N 91°48′30.56″W / 43.309694°N 91.8084889°W / 43.309694; -91.8084889
Translator(s)94.9 K235CT (Decorah)
Repeater(s)100.5 KDHK-HD2 (Decorah)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.riverradiofm.com

KDEC (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting in Decorah, Iowa. KDEC airs an adult contemporary format branded as "The River".

KDEC broadcasts on a frequency shared with local non-commercial college radio station KWLC.

History

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In 1926, Decorah's first radio station started broadcasting from the south end of the second floor of the Ben Bear building, with Charles Greenley the announcer. Charles Greenley had been an employee of Ben Bear in various capacities. He was put in charge of the new radio station, known by the call letters KCGA. In December 1926, Luther College founded its own station known as KWLC.

On September 30, 2019, KDEC changed their format from oldies to a simulcast of adult contemporary-formatted KMRV 1160 AM Waukon.[2]

On May 8, 2021, KDHK started broadcasting in HD with The River on HD2.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDEC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Two Format Changes Follow NE Iowa Station Sale
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