KKRF
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KKRF is a commercial radio station
that serves the Stuart, Iowa
area. The station broadcasts a Real Country
format. KKRF is licensed to Coon Valley Communications, Inc which is owned by Patrick Delaney who also owns KDLS (AM)
in Perry, Iowa
and KGRA
in Jefferson, Iowa
.
The station was originally licensed as KAGD on October 21, 1992 but changed callsigns to KKRF on July 1, 1993.
The transmitter and broadcast tower are located northeast of the intersection of 130th St. & Lewis Ave. in Adair County, 3.4 miles southeast of Casey, Iowa
. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 134.1 m (440 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 125 m (410 ft) level. The calculated Height Above Average Terrain
is 150 m (492 ft).
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
that serves the Stuart, Iowa
Stuart, Iowa
Stuart is a city in Lincoln Township, Adair County, and in Stuart Township, Guthrie County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. That part of the city within Guthrie County is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area...
area. The station broadcasts a Real Country
Real country
Real Country is a 24-hour radio format produced by Cumulus Media Networks. Real Country, originally one of the Satellite Music Network stations, is marketed at the 18 to 54 demographic in rural areas of the United States...
format. KKRF is licensed to Coon Valley Communications, Inc which is owned by Patrick Delaney who also owns KDLS (AM)
KDLS (AM)
KDLS is a commercial radio station serving the Perry, Iowa area. Until February, 2010, the station broadcast Timeless Favorites. After the shutdown of Timeless Favorites in February, 2010, the station has broadcast primarily a Kool Gold format...
in Perry, Iowa
Perry, Iowa
Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 7,633 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and KGRA
KGRA
KGRA is a commercial radio station that serves the Jefferson, Iowa area. Formerly broadcasting a Classic Hits format, the station now broadcasts Real Country. KGRA is licensed to Coon Valley Communications, Inc which is owned by Patrick Delaney who also owns KDLS in Perry, Iowa and KKRF in...
in Jefferson, Iowa
Jefferson, Iowa
Jefferson is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Greene County. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, tall, located on the town square, and visible for miles. The tower is...
.
The station was originally licensed as KAGD on October 21, 1992 but changed callsigns to KKRF on July 1, 1993.
The transmitter and broadcast tower are located northeast of the intersection of 130th St. & Lewis Ave. in Adair County, 3.4 miles southeast of Casey, Iowa
Casey, Iowa
Casey is a city in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 478 at the 2000 census.The Guthrie County portion of Casey is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 134.1 m (440 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 125 m (410 ft) level. The calculated Height Above Average Terrain
Height above average terrain
Height above average terrain is used extensively in FM radio and television, as it is actually much more important than effective radiated power in determining the range of broadcasts...
is 150 m (492 ft).