KMCR 103.9 FM is a radio station licensed to Montgomery City, Missouri. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format and is owned by Chirillo Electronics, Inc.[2]

History

The station began broadcasting August 15, 1977, and originally held the call sign KVCM.[3][4] It was originally owned by Montgomery County Broadcasting Company.[4] In 1981, the station was sold to Montgomery Media, Inc. for 160,000.[5][4] On May 28, 1986, its call sign was changed to KOMC and on December 12, 1986 it was changed to KMCR.[6] The station aired a country music format in the 1980s and early 1990s.[7][8][9]

In 1993, the station adopted an adult contemporary format.[9] In 1994, the station was sold to Chirillo Electronics for $40,000.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMCR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KMCR fcc.gov. Accessed November 27, 2013
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980, Broadcasting, 1980. p. C-133. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c History Cards for KMCR, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 23, 1981. p. 106. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1984, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1984. p. B-151. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1989, Broadcasting & Cable, 1989. p. B-175. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Format Changes", The M Street Journal. Vol. 10, No. 42. October 20, 1993. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "Transactions", Radio & Records. April 29, 1994. p. 8. Retrieved June 7, 2021.

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