KCAX

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KCAX
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Broadcast area Branson, Missouri
Frequency 1220 kHz
BrandingClassic Hits 98.1FM & AM1220
Programming
Format Classic hits
Ownership
Owner
KOMC-FM, KRZK
History
First air date
1956 (as KBHM)
Former call signs
KBHM (1956–1983)
KLCO (1983–1986)
KOMC (1986–2016)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 68415
Class D
Power 1,000 watts day
44 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°43′06″N93°14′20″W / 36.71845°N 93.23899°W / 36.71845; -93.23899
Translator(s) 98.1 K251BZ (Branson)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website branson4u.com
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KCAX Branson4u.com is a radio station airing a classic hits format licensed to Branson, Missouri, broadcasting on 1220 kHz AM. The station is owned by Mike Huckabee, through licensee Ozark Mountain Media Group, LLC. DBA as Ozarks Dynacom. [2] Branson4u is about serving listeners, and local vendors as well as educating visitors about all Branson has to offer.

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History

On October 1, 2016, KOMC dropped its gospel format and began stunting with Christmas music (the first station in the U.S. to do so) under the new KCAX calls. On January 1, 2017, KCAX began a format broadcasting Classic Country to the Branson area. [3] [4]

On July 3, 2017, KCAX changed their format from classic country to classic hits, swapping formats with KRZK 106.3 FM Branson. [5]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KCAX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. KCAX fcc.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2012
  3. Christmas Music Rush Starts in Branson Radioinsight - October 2, 2016
  4. KCAX Flips To Classic Country Format Change Archive - January 1, 2017
  5. Format Swap in the Ozarks Radioinsight - July 3, 2017