KDCR
KDCR, 88.5 FM, is the radio station of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. It began broadcasting August 16, 1968. It is governed by the Dordt University Board of Trustees.
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| City | Sioux Center, Iowa |
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| Frequency | 88.5 MHz |
| Slogan | The More You Listen, The More You Hear |
| Programming | |
| Format | Contemporary Christian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dordt University, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | August 16, 1968 |
Former frequencies | 91.3 MHz (1968–1981) |
Call sign meaning | "Dordt College Radio" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 17314 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 151.0 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°5′2.5″N 96°9′53.7″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | listen live |
| Website | kdcr885.com |
KDCR broadcasts only Christian oriented programming. In 1968, KDCR began broadcasting at 48,000 watts and to a radius of 50–60 miles. Today the station broadcasts at 100,000 watts and to a radius of 80–90 miles. Originally, KDCR broadcast at 91.3 FM; but, since 1981, it has broadcast at 88.5 FM.
KDCR follows closely the Christian Reformed Church in North America tradition that gave rise and shape to Dordt University.
External links
- KDCR in the FCC's FM station database
- KDCR on Radio-Locator
- KDCR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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