KGRR
KGRR (97.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an active rock format to the Dubuque, Iowa, United States, area. The station is licensed to Radio Dubuque, Inc.[1] Its transmitter is located alongside U.S. Highway 20 between Dubuque and Peosta on top of the U.S. 20 Bluff.[2] KGRR was used as the radio station call letters in an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' Nightsong (TV episode 1986 #2.6). The frequency on the show was 93.3 FM and it was located somewhere in California.
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| Broadcast area | Dubuque, Iowa |
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| Frequency | 97.3 MHz |
| Branding | 97.3 The Rock |
| Programming | |
| Format | Active rock |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radio Dubuque, Inc. |
| KDTH, KATF, WVRE | |
| History | |
First air date | December 10, 1994 |
Call sign meaning | Great Rock 'n Roll |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 26898 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 19,000 watts |
| HAAT | 116 m (381 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 42°26′28″N 90°47′20″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 973therock.com |
On March 1, 2010, KGRR shifted from a classic rock format to a mainstream rock format as "97.3 The Rock".
On-air staff include Program Director and Morning Show host Johnny Rhodes, and Zach Dillon on afternoons. Chuck Armstrong and Loudwire Nights is on every weeknight 7p-12mid. Weekends deliver the Rock 30 Countdown with LA Lloyd, and Full Metal Jackie
References
- "KGRR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- "42°26'28.0"N 90°47'20.0"W".
External links
- KGRR in the FCC FM station database
- KGRR on Radio-Locator
- KGRR in Nielsen Audio's FM station database