KIHC-FM (105.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Chariton, Iowa.

KIHC-FM
Broadcast areaCentral Iowa
Frequency105.3 MHz
BrandingIowa Catholic Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic
Ownership
OwnerSt. Gabriel Communications
History
Former call signs
KYRS (1979–1986)
KELR-FM (1986–2009)
KEDB (2009–2023)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17776
ClassC2
ERP34,000 watts
HAAT182 m (597 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°53′23″N 93°01′30″W / 40.88972°N 93.02500°W / 40.88972; -93.02500
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteiowacatholicradio.com

It has been sold by Honey Creek Broadcasting LLC to St. Gabriel Communications, parent company of Iowa Catholic Radio, and is operating as a non-commercial radio station after the sale's completion.[2]

On September 1, 2023, KEDB changed its format from oldies to Catholic religious, branded as "Iowa Catholic Radio", upon the consummation of the sale of the station.[3] On September 13, 2023, the station changed its call sign to KIHC-FM.

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References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KIHC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KMGO Radio Will Expand Coverage Area With New 1,100 Foot Broadcast Tower". Ottumwa Post. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. ^ FCC Monitor: VCY Seeks Waterloo Upgrade; Iowa Station Flips after Sale Upper Midwest Broadcasting - September 11, 2023
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