KCOG
| Frequency | 1400 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | The Voice of the Centerville Big Reds |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Oldies |
| Affiliations | ABC News Radio, Dial Global Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| KMGO 98.7 FM, KEDB 105.3 FM | |
| History | |
First air date | February 27, 1949 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 33736 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 530 - 1000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°47′34″N 92°52′47″W / 40.79278°N 92.87972°W |
| Translator(s) | 99.7 MHz |
KCOG (99.7 FM, 1400 AM is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary Christian format. The station is licensed to serve the community of Centerville, Iowa, United States.[1] The station is owned by KCOG, Inc., and features programming from Fox News Radio and Citadel Media.
This station used to air Scott Shannon's The True Oldies Channel from ABC Radio. However, when Honey Creek Broadcasting, Inc. purchased 105.3 KEDB (formerly KELR), KCOG changed formats with KEDB 105.3 airing Scott Shannon's The True Oldies Channel from ABC Radio.[2]
During the same time period, in beginning-middle of 2009, the station also begin simulcasting their signal on 99.7 FM. The signal is the same signal that can be heard over the station's 1400 AM and is served from the same transmission .
KCOG then began airing Today's Christian Radio Network, syndicated from WFFH in Nashville, TN. After two months, the station then began airing a simulcast signal of their sister station's KMGO 98.7 "Iowa's Country" in Centerville, IA.
Recently, between the months of July and August 2009, the station began airing "Timeless Favorites" and changed their slogan to "KCOG 99.7 FM Timeless Favorites." This is provided by Citadel Media.
The station now also advertises that it is the official voice of the Centerville Big Reds, a high school team from the local Centerville Community School District. On June 6, 2010, KCOG debuted "The Pitch," a weekly one-hour sports show hosted by Russ W. Ocker and Chad Lee Koestner to strengthen their coverage of local sports. The program is produced in association with Hosel Rocket Productions.
Translators
KCOG programming is also carried on a broadcast translator station to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K259BS | 99.7 FM FM | Centerville, Iowa | 250 | D |
References
- ^ "KCOG Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "True Oldies Channel". United States Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel, affiliates.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KCOG ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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