KPWA
Radio station in Bismarck, Arkansas, United States
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KPWA (93.5 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a Christian radio format.[2] Licensed to Bismarck, Arkansas, United States, the station is currently owned by Houston Christian Broadcasters.[3]
Broadcast areaHot Springs, Arkansas
BrandingKeeping Him Close By
FormatChristian radio (KHCB simulcast)
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| Broadcast area | Hot Springs, Arkansas |
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| Frequency | 93.5 MHz |
| Branding | Keeping Him Close By |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio (KHCB simulcast) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Houston Christian Broadcasters |
| KZHS (2009–2014), KZYP (2009–2014), KBHS (2009–2016), KLBL (2009–2016), KJDS (2016–present), KHHS (2016–present), K288FP (2009–2016), KLAZ (2009–2016) | |
| History | |
First air date | 2009 (as KIXV) |
Former call signs | KIXV (3/2009-10/2009) KLEZ (2009–2011) KHRK (2011–2013) KIXV (2013–2014) KYRC (2014–2017) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 170989 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 11,500 watts |
| HAAT | 147 meters (482 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°13′52.4″N 93°16′46.3″W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | khcb.org |
History
On December 7, 2016, Central Arkansas Radio Group, LLC acquired KYRC from Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation.[4]
On February 24, 2017, KYRC changed their format from mainstream rock to a simulcast of Christian radio-formatted KHCB-FM 105.7 Houston, Texas, as a result of a sale from Central Arkansas Radio Group, LLC to Houston Christian Broadcasters.[5] On March 7, 2017, KYRC changed their call letters to KPWA.