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{{short description|Radio station in Dallas, Texas}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KGGR
| name = KGGR
| logo = Kggr1440.jpg
| image = [[File:KGGR AM-FM.png|175px]]
| city = [[Dallas, Texas]]
| city = [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]]
| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
| branding = ''KGGR 1040 AM''
| branding = KGGR 1040 AM
| airdate = June 8, [[1947 in radio|1947]] as KIXL
| slogan = "The Station That Never Stops Giving!"
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| frequency = 1040 [[Hertz|kHz]]
| airdate = AM: 1947 as KIXL<br>FM Translator: 2009
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| translator = 106.9 K295DA (Dallas)
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| frequency = 1040 KHz
| format = [[Urban gospel]]
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| translator = 102.5 MHz (K273BJ)
| power = 3,300 [[watt]]s day <br>2,800 watts [[critical hours]]
| format = [[Urban contemporary gospel|Urban Contemporary Gospel]]
| class = D
| power = 3,300 Watts ([[Daytime (astronomy)|Daytime]]) <br>2,800 Watts ([[Critical hours]])
| coordinates = {{coord|32|46|43|N|96|43|52|W}}
| class = D (both AM & FM)
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| callsign_meaning = '''G'''reat '''G'''ospel '''R'''adio
| erp = 250 [[watt]]s (FM)
| former_callsigns = KIXL (1947–1973), KPBC (1973–1990)
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| callsign_meaning = '''G'''reat '''G'''ospel '''R'''adio
| owner = MARC Radio Group
| former_callsigns = KIXL (1947-1973), KPBC (1973-1990) | owner = [[Mortenson Broadcasting]]
| licensee = Mortenson Broadcasting Co. of Texas, Inc.
| licensee = MARC Radio Dallas, LLC
| webcast = [https://live365.com/station/KGGR-Great-Gospel-Radio-a64956 Listen Live]
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.kggram.com/ kggram.com]
| website = [http://www.kggram.com/ kggram.com]
| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| sister_stations = [[KHVN]], [[KKGM]], [[KRVA (AM)|KRVA]], [[KTNO]], [[K273BJ]]
| sister_stations =
}}
}}


'''KGGR''' (1040 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]], [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]] and serving the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]]. It is owned by MARC Radio Group, through licensee MARC Radio Dallas, LLC, and airs an [[urban gospel]] [[radio format]], in place since 1990. The [[call sign]] stands for '''G'''reat '''G'''ospel '''R'''adio.
'''KGGR''' is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[urban contemporary gospel]] [[radio station]] that serves the [[Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]], airing only during the Daytime hours on AM 1040 because this station shares the same frequency with "[[Clear-channel stations|clear channel]]" station [[WHO (AM)|WHO]] in [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]], [[Iowa]]. The station could be heard in and around Dallas over FM translator station '''K273BJ''' at 102.5 MHz 24 hours a day but that station began simulcasting [[KTNO]] 1440. The station has had its gospel format since 1990, and is owned by [[Mortenson Broadcasting]]. It's a sister station to [[KHVN (AM)|KHVN]].

KGGR is a [[daytimer]] station. By day, it transmits with 3,300 [[watt]]s; however, since [[AM 1040]] is a [[clear channel station|clear channel frequency]] reserved for [[List of North American broadcast station classes|Class A]] [[WHO (AM)|WHO]] in [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]], [[Iowa]], KGGR must [[sign-off]] at night to avoid interference. During [[critical hours]], the station broadcasts at 2,800 watts. It uses a [[omnidirectional antenna|non-directional antenna]], located off Military Parkway in South Dallas.<ref>[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=kggr&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/KGGR]</ref>


==History==
==History==
The station went on air in [[1947 in radio|1947]] as KIXL. The station was owned by Variety Broadcasting led by Lee Segall, and included celebrity stockholders Greer Garson and William Holden. Later on, it founded a sister station, KIXL-FM/104.5, later known as KEZT and now as KKDA-FM. Segall programmed a long-running and successful [[beautiful music]] format on KIXL, which was simulcast on KIXL-FM ("104 on both dials").
On June 8, [[1947 in radio|1947]], the station [[sign-on|signed on]] the air as KIXL. The station was owned by Variety Broadcasting led by Lee Segall, and included celebrity stockholders [[Greer Garson]] and [[William Holden]]. Later on, it founded a sister station, KIXL-FM on 104.5 [[Hertz|MHz]], later known as KEZT and now as [[KKDA-FM]]. Segall programmed a long-running and successful [[beautiful music]] format on KIXL, which was simulcast on KIXL-FM ("104 on both dials").


[[Image:Kggr1440.jpg|left|thumb|175px|''Great Gospel Radio 1040'' logo used prior to simulcasting on 102.5 FM in 2009.]]In the 1970s and 1980s the station was owned by [[Crawford Broadcasting|Crawford]] and aired during daylight hours only as KPBC, featuring [[contemporary Christian]] music until a new 24-hour station at 770&nbsp;kHz was created by Crawford.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the station was owned by [[Crawford Broadcasting]] as KPBC, featuring [[Contemporary Christian music]] until a new 24-hour station at 770&nbsp;kHz was created by Crawford.


Studios were located at 1401 South Akard in Dallas from 1947 to 1973, at 3201 Royalty Row in Irving (same as present KAAM), and in south west Dallas after the mid nineties. Station increased day power to 3,300 watts in the early 2000s. Currently located at Highway 67 beside Executive Air Park (former Red Bird Airport). An FM translator was licensed to rebroadcast KGGR on 102.5&nbsp;MHz in January 2009. K273BJ 102.5 transmits from the KGGR transmitting tower in the eastern part of Dallas.
Studios were located at 1401 South Akard in Dallas from 1947 to 1973, at 3201 Royalty Row in [[Irving, Texas|Irving]] (same as present [[KAAM]]), and in south west Dallas after the mid nineties. KGGR increased its day power to 3,300 watts in the early 2000s, but still as a [[daytimer]]. It moved to studios located at Highway 67 beside Executive Air Park (former Red Bird Airport). An [[FM translator]] was licensed to rebroadcast KGGR on 102.5&nbsp;MHz in January 2009. K273BJ 102.5 no longer simulcasts KGGR, but 94.9 [[KLTY-FM]]-[[HD Radio|HD2]], which airs a [[Spanish-language]] [[Contemporary Christian]] format known as "El Pez" (The Fish). KGGR does simulcast from a new translator, K295DA (106.9&nbsp;MHz) in Dallas.

KGGR's former sister stations [[KHVN]] and [[KKGM]] were purchased by [[iHeartMedia]] and they became affiliates of the [[Black Information Network]], leaving KGGR as the only Gospel-formatted station in the metroplex.

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On December 30, 2021, Florida-based MARC Radio Group announced its intent to acquire KGGR and K295DA from [[Mortenson Broadcasting]] for $650,000.<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/217518/station-sales-week-of-12-31-2/ Station Sales Week of 12/31] - RadioInsight (December 30, 2021)</ref> The sale was consummated on April 13, 2022.

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kggram.com/ KGGR official website]
*[http://www.kggram.com/ KGGR official website]
*{{AM station data|KGGR}}
{{AM station data|KGGR}}
*{{FMQ|K273BJ}}
*[http://www.dfwradioarchives.info DFW Radio Archives]
*[http://www.dfwradioarchives.info DFW Radio Archives]
*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=43897&.pdf FCC History Cards for KGGR]
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=43897&.pdf FCC History Cards for KGGR]


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Revision as of 19:31, 27 April 2024

KGGR
Broadcast areaDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Frequency1040 kHz
BrandingKGGR 1040 AM
Programming
FormatUrban gospel
Ownership
Owner
  • MARC Radio Group
  • (MARC Radio Dallas, LLC)
History
First air date
June 8, 1947 as KIXL
Former call signs
KIXL (1947–1973), KPBC (1973–1990)
Call sign meaning
Great Gospel Radio
Technical information
ClassD
Power3,300 watts day
2,800 watts critical hours
Transmitter coordinates
32°46′43″N 96°43′52″W / 32.77861°N 96.73111°W / 32.77861; -96.73111
Translator(s)106.9 K295DA (Dallas)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitekggram.com

KGGR (1040 AM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Dallas, Texas and serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is owned by MARC Radio Group, through licensee MARC Radio Dallas, LLC, and airs an urban gospel radio format, in place since 1990. The call sign stands for Great Gospel Radio.

KGGR is a daytimer station. By day, it transmits with 3,300 watts; however, since AM 1040 is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A WHO in Des Moines, Iowa, KGGR must sign-off at night to avoid interference. During critical hours, the station broadcasts at 2,800 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna, located off Military Parkway in South Dallas.[1]

History

On June 8, 1947, the station signed on the air as KIXL. The station was owned by Variety Broadcasting led by Lee Segall, and included celebrity stockholders Greer Garson and William Holden. Later on, it founded a sister station, KIXL-FM on 104.5 MHz, later known as KEZT and now as KKDA-FM. Segall programmed a long-running and successful beautiful music format on KIXL, which was simulcast on KIXL-FM ("104 on both dials").

In the 1970s and 1980s, the station was owned by Crawford Broadcasting as KPBC, featuring Contemporary Christian music until a new 24-hour station at 770 kHz was created by Crawford.

Studios were located at 1401 South Akard in Dallas from 1947 to 1973, at 3201 Royalty Row in Irving (same as present KAAM), and in south west Dallas after the mid nineties. KGGR increased its day power to 3,300 watts in the early 2000s, but still as a daytimer. It moved to studios located at Highway 67 beside Executive Air Park (former Red Bird Airport). An FM translator was licensed to rebroadcast KGGR on 102.5 MHz in January 2009. K273BJ 102.5 no longer simulcasts KGGR, but 94.9 KLTY-FM-HD2, which airs a Spanish-language Contemporary Christian format known as "El Pez" (The Fish). KGGR does simulcast from a new translator, K295DA (106.9 MHz) in Dallas.

KGGR's former sister stations KHVN and KKGM were purchased by iHeartMedia and they became affiliates of the Black Information Network, leaving KGGR as the only Gospel-formatted station in the metroplex.


On December 30, 2021, Florida-based MARC Radio Group announced its intent to acquire KGGR and K295DA from Mortenson Broadcasting for $650,000.[2] The sale was consummated on April 13, 2022.

References

  1. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KGGR
  2. ^ Station Sales Week of 12/31 - RadioInsight (December 30, 2021)

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