KRAI (AM)
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| Frequency | 550 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | 55 Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KRAI-FM | |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 72436 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 500 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 40°32′45″N 107°31′52″W / 40.54583°N 107.53111°W |
| Translator(s) | K286CV (105.1 MHz, Craig) |
| Links | |
| Website | www.krai.com |
KRAI (550 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Craig, Colorado, the station is currently owned by Don Tlapek, through licensee Blizzard Broadcasting, LLC[1] The radio station was founded by George Oliver Cory.
History[edit]
KRAI went on the air in 1948 at 1230 kHz. Broadcasting with 250 watts, KRAI was owned by Newel S. Cahoon's Craig Broadcasting Company; the Northwestern Colorado Broadcasting Company acquired it in 1949, and George Oliver Cory consolidated his ownership in 1951. In 1955, KRAI was approved to move to 550 at 1,000 watts day and 500 night; it increased its daytime power to the present 5,000 watts in 1968.
References[edit]
- ^ "KRAI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
External links[edit]
- KRAI in the FCC AM station database
- KRAI in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- FCC History Cards for KRAI
- K286CV in the FCC FM station database
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