KBFC

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KBFC
Frequency93.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingDelta Country 93.5 FM
Programming
FormatCountry
SubchannelsHD2: Classic hits, news/sports (KXJK simulcast)
AffiliationsUSA Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerForrest City Broadcasting Co.
KXJK
History
First air date
September 22, 1960[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID22053
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°51′17″N 90°55′02″W / 34.85472°N 90.91722°W / 34.85472; -90.91722
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKBFC Online

KBFC (93.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. The station, established in 1960, is owned and operated by the Forrest City Broadcasting Company.

Forrest City Broadcasting Co.

Programming

KBFC broadcasts a country music format and features programming from USA Radio News.[3] In addition to its usual music programming, KBFC airs regional and local news as well as a morning show in simulcast with sister station KXJK. KBFC broadcasts Arkansas Razorbacks football and men's basketball games.[4]

History

This station began broadcast operations on September 22, 1960, as an FM simulcast of Forrest City Broadcasting Company sister station KXJK (950 AM).[1][5] The station was assigned the KBFC call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[6]

Originally broadcasting with just 670 watts of effective radiated power, KBFC upgraded its signal to 3,000 watts in 1970.[5][7] In 1991, the FCC granted the station a new construction permit to relocate its broadcast tower and upgrade to 25,000 watts as a Class C3 station.[8] KBFC began licensed broadcasting from the new site in July 1992.[9]

On December 28, 2020, KBFC began broadcasting in HD. The HD-1 channel is the Delta Country format while HD-2 rebroadcasts KXJK AM 950.

Staff

References

  1. ^ a b "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBFC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  4. ^ "2009 Razorback Sports Properties radio affiliates". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  5. ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1961-1962 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1962. p. B-11.
  6. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  7. ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Yearbook 1971. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1971. p. B-14.
  8. ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19910131IC)". FCC Media Bureau. September 10, 1991.
  9. ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19920113KH)". FCC Media Bureau. July 20, 1992.