KADA
Frequency1230 kHz
BrandingPirate Radio 102.3
Programming
FormatModern rock
Ownership
OwnerThe Chickasaw Nation
KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC
History
First air date
1934
Call sign meaning
ADA, Oklahoma
Technical information
Facility ID33259
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
34°47′6.00″N 96°40′44.00″W / 34.7850000°N 96.6788889°W / 34.7850000; -96.6788889
Translator(s)102.3 MHz/K272FW-Ada, Oklahoma
Links
Websitehttp://www.pirateradioada.net

KADA (1230 AM, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is a radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.[1]

History

KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[2]

On January 1, 2018, KADA changed formats from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW/102.3-Ada).[3]

Translators

Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassFCC info
K272FW 102.3 MHz FMAda, Oklahoma14187025069 m (226 ft)DLMS

Notable programs

  • 10:15 Club, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1950
  • Homemakers Music, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954
  • Just for Ladies, with disc jockey Betty Hughes Nolen, 1950
  • Melody Roundup, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1948
  • Mystery Matinee, with disc jockey George P. Miller, 1949
  • Songs of Range Capers, with disc jockey Bill Little, 1947
  • Songs of the Range, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954[4]
  • The Old Gold Review, with Rick Cody
  • Trading Post

Notable on-air personalities

  • Douglas Edwards, newscaster, 1950s
  • Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954
  • Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942
  • Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939
  • Lillard Lee Hill Jr., newscaster, 1942
  • Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942.[4]
  • Berry Bell, 1972-1975
  • John Williams, 1973-1976
  • Roger Harris, 1978-present
  • Rick Cody, 1978-1992
  • J.Robert Beck, 1981-1983
  • Craig Miller, 1983-1986
  • Jeff Tyler, 1983-1988
  • Mike Hall, 1968-present

General Managers

  • Jerry Spencer
  • Bill Huddleston - 1978-1984
  • Roger Harris - 1984 to present

References

  1. "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
  4. 1 2 Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.


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