KVCX

KVCX
Broadcast areaSouthern South Dakota - Northern Nebraska
Frequency101.5 FM MHz
BrandingVCY America
Programming
FormatChristian Radio
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
May 8, 1982[1]
Former call signs
KKSD (1982–1987)[2]
Call sign meaning
Voice of Christian Youth
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID73060
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT195 meters (640 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
43°7′41″N 99°26′1″W / 43.12806°N 99.43361°W / 43.12806; -99.43361
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen to VCY America Live
Websitehttp://www.vcyamerica.org/

KVCX is a Christian radio station licensed to Gregory, South Dakota, broadcasting on 101.5 MHz FM, and serving southern South Dakota and northern Nebraska.[4] The station is owned by VCY America, Inc.[5]

Programming

KVCX's programming includes Christian Talk and Teaching programming including; Crosstalk, Worldview Weekend with Brannon Howse, Grace to You with John MacArthur, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, The Alternative with Tony Evans, Liberty Council's Faith and Freedom Report, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, Joni and Friends, Unshackled!, and Moody Radio's Stories of Great Christians.[6]

KVCX also airs a variety of vocal and instrumental traditional Christian Music, as well as children's programming such as Ranger Bill.[6]

History

The station began broadcasting on May 8, 1982, and held the call sign KKSD.[1] KKSD aired country music and farm programming.[1][7] In 1987, the station was sold to Wisconsin Voice of Christian Youth for $255,000.[8] The station adopted its current Christian format, and its call sign was changed to KVCX.[9][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1983, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1983. p. B-220. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KVCX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ Predicted Coverage Area for KVCX 101.5 FM, Gregory, SD, radio-locator. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  5. ^ KVCX, fcc.gov. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "KVCX-FM Program Schedule", VCY America. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1987, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1987. p. B-259. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ownership Changes", Broadcasting. March 9, 1987. p. 70. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook 1988, Broadcasting/Cablecasting, 1988. p. B-254. Retrieved October 4, 2018.