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KORT (AM)

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Radio station in Grangeville, Idaho
KORT
Broadcast areaGrangerville, Idaho and surrounding area.
Frequency1230 kHz
Branding96.9 KORT FM
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsCumulus Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • James Nelly, Jr. and Darcy Nelly
  • (Nelly Broadcasting Idaho, LLC)
Sister stationsKORT-FM
History
First air date1954 (as KFWR)
Former call signsKFWR (1953–1957)
Technical information
Licensing authorityFCC
Facility ID138
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates45°55′52″N 116°7′50″W / 45.93111°N 116.13056°W / 45.93111; -116.13056
Translator(s)96.9 K245CH (Grangeville)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website969kortfm.com

KORT (1230 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Grangeville, Idaho, United States, the station is currently owned by James Nelly, Jr. and Darcy Nelly through licensee Nelly Broadcasting Idaho, LLC, and features programming from Cumulus Media Networks.

History

The station began as a construction permit in 1953 owned by Far West Radio, Inc. The station's first call letters were KFWR, with studios and tower at the present location off of Highway 95 in Grangeville. The station received its license to cover in 1954. In 1957, the station changed its call letters to the current KORT. It was then owned by the Clearwater Broadcasting Company, followed by the Lewis Clark Broadcasting Company and 4-K Radio, Inc. The station was then sold in 2015 to its present owners.

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KORT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KORT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

External links

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