KCCK-FM
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| Frequency | 88.3 MHz (HD Radio) |
|---|---|
| Branding | Jazz 88.3 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Jazz |
| Affiliations | Public Radio International |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kirkwood Community College |
| History | |
First air date | September 22, 1972[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 34954 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 10,000 watts |
| HAAT | 128.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 41°54′33″N 91°39′17″W / 41.90917°N 91.65472°W |
| Links | |
| Website | kcck.org |
KCCK-FM is a public radio station licensed to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, Iowa. KCCK is Iowa's only jazz radio station.
History
KCCK started out as a 1972 project in an electronics class at Kirkwood Community College[3]. The same year a license was granted and the station broadcast, albeit sporadically for the first 3 years. In 1975, KUNI donated its 1945 transmitter to KCCK and KCCK built a larger tower[4].
Broadcasting
Jazz, Blues, news and informational programming from American Public Media, besides 12 hours of blues and nine hours of new age/ambient, Native American and Celtic music per week[4].
See also
References
- ^ "College FM Station Goes On the Air". The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. September 22, 1972. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?realid=133 Cedar Rapids HD Guide
- ^ McRoberts, Debra (May 5, 2022). "KCCK brings smooth jazz to local community". Kirkwood Communiqué. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ a b "History and Awards". Jazz 88.3 KCCK. February 18, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 34954 (KCCK-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCCK-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database