KKAY (1590 kHz AM) and KBRS (106.9 MHz FM) are two commercial radio stations in Louisiana. KKAY 1590 is licensed to White Castle, Louisiana, and is owned by Liberty in Christ Jesus Ministry.[3] KBRS 106.9 is licensed to Belle Rose, Louisiana, and is owned by Alex Media, Inc.[4] Both stations simulcast their programming, directed at the region of Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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| Broadcast area | Baton Rouge area |
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| Frequency | 1590 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban Gospel Music / Christian talk and teaching |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Liberty in Christ Jesus Ministry |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 36232 |
| Class | D |
| ERP | 1,000 watts daytime 67 watts nighttime |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°11′1″N 91°6′27″W / 30.18361°N 91.10750°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | KKAY_webstream |
| Website | kkay1590.com |
| Broadcast area | Baton Rouge area |
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| Frequency | 106.9 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Urban Gospel Music / Christian talk and teaching |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alex Media, Inc. |
| History | |
Call sign meaning | K Belle RoSe (city of license) |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 36232 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 86 meters (282 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 30.126587, -91.215662 |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | KKAY_webstream |
| Website | kkay1590.com |
The stations' studios and offices are on Railroad Avenue in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. KBRS's transmitter is off Ridge Road in White Castle.[5] KKAY's transmitter is in a different part of White Castle, off Route 405.[6]
Programming
editKKAY and KBRS broadcast a blend of urban gospel music and classic old time favorites, as well as airing Christian talk and teaching programs. Religious leaders pay KKAY and KBRS for their time on the stations, and may seek donations on the air for their ministries.
KKAY and KBRS carry sports from several historically black colleges and universities. KKAY and KBRS also cover local high school sports and are the only radio stations in the Gulf South that carry girls high school softball.
History
editKKAY first signed on the air in November 1976.[7] KBRS first signed on the air in January 2013.
References
edit- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKAY". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KKAY Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ FCC.gov/KBRS
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KBRS-FM
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KKAY
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980 page C-99
External links
edit- Facility details for Facility ID 36232 (KKAY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KKAY in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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