KADA_(AM)

KADA (AM)

KADA (AM)

Radio station in Ada, Oklahoma

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]

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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

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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

  1. [1]
    "KADA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. [2]
    "New Okla. Network" (PDF). Radio Daily. February 9, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
  3. [3]
    Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
  4. [4]
    Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000.


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