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KBFC

Coordinates: 34°51′17″N 90°55′02″W / 34.85472°N 90.91722°W / 34.85472; -90.91722
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KBFC
Frequency93.5 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingDelta Country 93.5 FM
Programming
FormatCountry
SubchannelsHD2: Classic hits, news/sports (KXJK simulcast)
AffiliationsUSA Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerForrest City Broadcasting Co.
KXJK
History
First air date
September 22, 1960[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID22053
ClassC3
ERP25,000 watts
HAAT100 meters (330 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°51′17″N 90°55′02″W / 34.85472°N 90.91722°W / 34.85472; -90.91722
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKBFC Online

KBFC (93.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Forrest City, Arkansas, United States. The station, established in 1960, is owned and operated by the Forrest City Broadcasting Company.

Forrest City Broadcasting Co.

Programming

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KBFC broadcasts a country music format and features programming from USA Radio News.[3] In addition to its usual music programming, KBFC airs regional and local news as well as a morning show in simulcast with sister station KXJK. KBFC broadcasts Arkansas Razorbacks football and men's basketball games.[4]

History

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This station began broadcast operations on September 22, 1960, as an FM simulcast of Forrest City Broadcasting Company sister station KXJK (950 AM).[1][5] The station was assigned the KBFC call sign by the Federal Communications Commission.[6]

Originally broadcasting with just 670 watts of effective radiated power, KBFC upgraded its signal to 3,000 watts in 1970.[5][7] In 1991, the FCC granted the station a new construction permit to relocate its broadcast tower and upgrade to 25,000 watts as a Class C3 station.[8] KBFC began licensed broadcasting from the new site in July 1992.[9]

On December 28, 2020, KBFC began broadcasting in HD. The HD-1 channel is the Delta Country format while HD-2 rebroadcasts KXJK AM 950.

Staff

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-13.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBFC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  4. ^ "2009 Razorback Sports Properties radio affiliates". ArkansasRazorbacks.com. July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  5. ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio stations in the U.S.". 1961-1962 Broadcasting Yearbook. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1962. p. B-11.
  6. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
  7. ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S.". Broadcasting Yearbook 1971. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1971. p. B-14.
  8. ^ "Application Search Details (BPH-19910131IC)". FCC Media Bureau. September 10, 1991.
  9. ^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19920113KH)". FCC Media Bureau. July 20, 1992.
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