KFLP (AM)
KFLP (900 AM) is a radio station licensed to Floydada, Texas, United States.
| Broadcast area | Lubbock |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 900 kHz |
| Branding | The Farm Station |
| Programming | |
| Format | Agricultural |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KFLP-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1951 |
Former call signs | KFLD (1951–1972) KFLP (1972–1980) KFBA (1980–1985) KKAP (1985–1992) KAWA (1992–1996) |
Call sign meaning | Floydada, Lubbock, Plainview |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 57026 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 250 watts daytime 7 watts nighttime |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°58′20″N 101°21′0″W |
| Translator(s) | 98.5 MHz K253CP (Floydada) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | www.AllAgNews.com |
| Website | Official website |
The station serves the Lubbock area. It originates its programming from studios in Lubbock, Texas and Floydada, Texas. The station is currently owned by Anthony L. Ricketts.[1][2] It broadcasts agribusiness news, agricultural market information, and weather reports. It is the flagship station for the All Ag Radio Network. Syndicated programs developed by the All Ag Network include Agriculture Today, the Agribusiness Report, Growing Cotton, American Cattle News, and the Ag News Update.
History
The station went on-air as 'KFLD' on April 1, 1951. This call sign remained until 1972, when it was changed to 'KFLP' and then to 'KFBA' on July 9, 1980. On January 28, 1985, it changed call signs once again to 'KKAP', then on June 6, 1992, to 'KAWA'. On March 22, 1996, the station call sign was reverted to the 1972 call sign, 'KFLP',[3] which is the current call sign.
References
- "KFLP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "KFLP Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- "KFLP Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links
- Paramount Broadcasting Website
- KFLP in the FCC AM station database
- KFLP in Nielsen Audio's AM station database