WKDX
| City of license | Hamlet, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Power & Glory 1250 AM |
| Frequency | 1250 kHz |
| Format | Gospel |
| Power |
1,000 watts day 80 watts night |
| Class | D |
| Facility ID | 56324 |
| Transmitter coordinates | 34°53′6.00″N 79°40′50.00″W / 34.8850000°N 79.6805556°W |
| Owner | The Mclaurin Group |
| Website | www.wkdx.net |
WKDX (1250 AM) "The Spirit" is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format.[1] Licensed to Hamlet, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by The Mclaurin Group.[2]
History
WKDX was originally constructed and owned by Risden Allen Lyon of Wadesboro, North Carolina. The station was constructed in 1956.
Lyon sold the station to Peace Valley Baptist Church effective July 31, 1991.[3] In 1992 the Lyon family sued Peace Valley Baptist Church and several individuals involved with the transaction for non-payment, and regained ownership.
In 2000 the Lyon family sold WKDX to the McLaurin Group.
References
- ↑ "WKDX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ↑ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ↑ Tom MacCallum, "No Peace in the Valley," Richmond County Daily Journal, February 13, 2008.
External links
- Official Website
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WKDX
- Radio-Locator Information on WKDX
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WKDX
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