KADA (1230 AM, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is a radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.[1]
History
KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.[2]
On January 1, 2018, KADA changed formats from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW/102.3-Ada).[3]
Translators
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K272FW | 102.3 MHz FM | Ada, Oklahoma | 141870 | 250 | 69 m (226 ft) | D | LMS |
Notable programs
- 10:15 Club, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1950
- Homemakers Music, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954
- Just for Ladies, with disc jockey Betty Hughes Nolen, 1950
- Melody Roundup, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1948
- Mystery Matinee, with disc jockey George P. Miller, 1949
- Songs of Range Capers, with disc jockey Bill Little, 1947
- Songs of the Range, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954[4]
- The Old Gold Review, with Rick Cody
- Trading Post
Notable on-air personalities
- Douglas Edwards, newscaster, 1950s
- Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954
- Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942
- Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939
- Lillard Lee Hill Jr., newscaster, 1942
- Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942.[4]
- Berry Bell, 1972-1975
- John Williams, 1973-1976
- Roger Harris, 1978-present
- Rick Cody, 1978-1992
- J.Robert Beck, 1981-1983
- Craig Miller, 1983-1986
- Jeff Tyler, 1983-1988
- Mike Hall, 1968-present
General Managers
- Jerry Spencer
- Bill Huddleston - 1978-1984
- Roger Harris - 1984 to present
References
- ^ "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
- ^ a b Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.
External links
- Pirate Radio 102.3 Twitter
- KADA in the FCC AM station database
- KADA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- K272FW in the FCC FM station database
- K272FW at FCCdata.org