KCAB (AM)

KCAB
Frequency980 kHz
Branding97.1 Bob FM
Programming
FormatAdult hits
AffiliationsBob FM network
Ownership
Owner
  • Bobby Caldwell
  • (EAB of Russellville, LLC)
KCJC, KCON, KASR, KVOM, KVOM-FM, KWKK, KYEL
History
First air date
1980
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID31885
ClassD
Power5,000 watts day
32 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°13′20″N 93°10′8″W / 35.22222°N 93.16889°W / 35.22222; -93.16889
Translator(s)97.1 K246CT (Dardanelle)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live

KCAB (980 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Dardanelle, Arkansas, United States. The station is currently owned by Bobby Caldwell's East Arkansas Broadcasters, through licensee EAB of Russellville, LLC.[2][3]

Former logo

Formerly owned by Max Media, KCAB and five other stations were sold to current owners East Arkansas Broadcasters for $3 million; the transaction was consummated on January 9, 2014. The station simulcasts on a translator, FM 97.1.

Programming

KCAB's former weekday local programming included the "Swap Shop" program from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m (also airs on Saturdays); and "Spotlight on the River Valley," a local talk show hosted by Johnny Story. Syndicated programming included "Good Day" with Doug Stephan, The Rush Limbaugh Show and Sean Hannity. The station also aired Arkansas Tech University sports.

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCAB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KCAB Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KCAB Station Information Profile". Arbitron.