KBRK (AM)

KBRK
City Brookings, South Dakota
Branding KBRK 1430 AM
Frequency 1430 AM (kHz)
Format Commercial; Adult standards
Power 1,000 watts (day)
100 watts (night)
Class D
Transmitter coordinates 44°18′12″N 96°46′1″W / 44.30333°N 96.76694°W / 44.30333; -96.76694
Callsign meaning BRooKings
Affiliations CNN
Owner Alpha Media
(Digity 3E License, LLC)
Sister stations KBRK (AM), KBRK-FM, KDBX, KJJQ, KKQQ
Website KBRK 1430 AM

KBRK was the first radio station in Brookings, South Dakota, United States, founded July 15, 1955. The studios were originally located in downtown Brookings, but later moved to the transmitter site, near the edge of town. KBRK continues to broadcast music, news, sports, and a number of public events throughout the Brookings region and surrounding communities. The tower height is 160 feet.

Format

KBRK plays a mix of both soft rock and big band music targeted at the above 35 age demographic. The station also broadcasts a wide range of local sporting events for the surrounding region, specializing in high school-level athletic events for the Brookings community. KBRK originates local news broadcasts and local area weather coverage as well. World news comes via CNN satellite.

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