KKRS

KKRS
Broadcast areaSpokane metropolitan area
Frequency97.3 MHz
BrandingKRTM Radio
Programming
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerPenfold Communications
History
First air date
October 16, 1998 (1998-10-16)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID78008
ClassC3
ERP5,100 watts
HAAT220 meters (720 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
47°35′14″N 117°53′26″W / 47.58722°N 117.89056°W / 47.58722; -117.89056
Translator93.3 K227CD (Spokane)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
WebsiteKRTMradio.com

KKRS (97.3 FM) is a non-commercial radio station licensed to Davenport, Washington, United States, and serving the Spokane metropolitan area. Owned by Penfold Communications, it features a Christian radio format.[2] Most programming is simulcast with co-owned KRTM in Banning, California.

KKRS has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,100 watts as a Class C3 station. The transmitter is off Washington State Route 231 near Fry Road in Edwall. Programming is also heard on 99-watt FM translator K227CD at 93.3 MHz in Spokane.

History

The station signed on the air on October 16, 1998.[3] KKRS has always been a Christian station. It was originally owned by CSN International. Its studios were on Sunset Road in Airway Heights.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKRS". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KKRS Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2003-2004 page D-507, Broadcasting & Cable
  • KKRS's website
  • Facility details for Facility ID 78008 (KKRS) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  • KKRS in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
  • Facility details for Facility ID 138774 (K227CD) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  •  K227CD at FCCdata.org