| Frequency | 93.5 MHz (HD Radio) |
|---|---|
| Branding | Delta Country 93.5 FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Subchannels | HD2: Classic hits, news/sports (KXJK simulcast) |
| Affiliations | USA Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Forrest City Broadcasting Co. |
| Sister stations | KXJK |
| History | |
| First air date | September 22, 1960 |
| Technical information | |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 22053 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 25,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 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 | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KBFC 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.
Programming
KBFC broadcasts a country music format and features programming from USA Radio News. 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.
History
This station began broadcast operations on September 22, 1960, as an FM simulcast of Forrest City Broadcasting Company sister station KXJK (950 AM). The station was assigned the KBFC call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.
Originally broadcasting with just 670 watts of effective radiated power, KBFC upgraded its signal to 3,000 watts in 1970. 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. KBFC began licensed broadcasting from the new site in July 1992.
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
- General Manager: Rob Johnson
- Assistant Manager/Sports Director: Richard Benson
- News Director: Rick Holt
- Administrative Assistant: Berta McMahon
- Engineer: Palmer Johnson
- On-Air Personality: J. Fred Houston
References
- ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
- "Facility Technical Data for KBFC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- "2009 Razorback Sports Properties radio affiliates". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1961-1962 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1962. p. B-11.
- "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Yearbook 1971. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1971. p. B-14.
- "Application Search Details (BPH-19910131IC)". FCC Media Bureau. September 10, 1991.
- "Application Search Details (BLH-19920113KH)". FCC Media Bureau. July 20, 1992.
External links
- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 22053 (KBFC) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBFC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database