KCMR
Radio station in Mason City, Iowa, United States
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KCMR (97.9 FM, "Inspiration 97.9") is a Christian radio station in Mason City, Iowa, United States. KCMR is owned by TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a non-profit corporation.
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| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
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| Branding | Inspiration 97.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TLC Broadcasting Corporation |
| History | |
First air date | May 3, 1979 |
Former frequencies | 98.3 MHz (1979–1990) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 67199 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 96 meters (315 feet) |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°07′18″N 93°11′50″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
History
KCMR began broadcasting May 3, 1979, at 98.3 MHz.[2] It was founded by the TLC Broadcasting Corporation, a separate entity from but started by the Trinity Lutheran Church. Its primary format was easy listening music interspersed with community announcements and Christian messages.[3] This format was chosen in hopes of reaching a broader audience than might a traditional Christian music or teaching station.[4]
In 2002, KCMR began broadcasting IRIS, Iowa's radio reading service, on its subcarrier. It was the first non-public radio station in the state to provide IRIS service, filling in reception gaps in North Iowa. In addition, volunteers began reading North Iowa-specific information, including the Globe Gazette, at KCMR's studios.[5]
