KISR

KISR (93.7 MHz) is a radio station, broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. The station serves the Fort Smith, Arkansas, area, and is rebroadcast on translator K241CE (96.1 FM) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The station is currently owned by Stereo 93, Inc.

Broadcast area

• Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma (Fort Smith/Fayetteville)

Frequency93.7 MHz (HD Radio)

Branding

• KISR 93
• (pronounced as "Kisser 93")

LanguageEnglish

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KISR

Fort Smith, Arkansas United States
Broadcast area	Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma (Fort Smith/Fayetteville)
Frequency	93.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	KISR 93 (pronounced as "Kisser 93")
Programming
Language	English
Format	Contemporary hit radio
Subchannels	HD2: Rock 94.1 (Active rock) HD3: 101.9 The River (Classic rock) HD4: 105.5 The Rooster (Classic country)
Affiliations	Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner	Stereo 93, Inc.
Sister stations	KFSA KREU
History
First air date	August 16, 1971 (1971-08-16)
Call sign meaning	Pronounced Kisser
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	63336
Class	C
ERP	88,000 watts
HAAT	316 meters (1,037 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	35°42′36″N 94°8′16.0″W
Translator	96.1 K241CE (Fayetteville) see below for HD Radio subchannel translators
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www.kisr.net HD2: www.rock941.com HD3: www.theriver1019.com HD4: www.therooster1055.com

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KISR was started in 1971, by Fred Baker, Jr., Bernie Baker, and Ed Hopkins III. Its original offices, studio, and transmitter were in the front three rooms of Fred and Bernie Baker's home at 605 North Greenwood in Fort Smith, and the antenna was hung on a utility pole in the backyard. In the market's first Arbitron ratings, KISR had a 32 share compared to the next closest station's 13 share. The transmitter is located in Young Mountain, north of Van Buren, Arkansas. Its studios and offices are in Central Mall in Fort Smith, AR.