KICD (AM)

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KICD
Frequency1240 kHz
Branding1240 KICD
Programming
FormatNews/talk
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1942 (1942)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
29078
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
43°9′57″N 95°8′46″W / 43.16583°N 95.14611°W / 43.16583; -95.14611
Translator102.5 K273DD (Spencer)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekicdam.com

KICD (1240 kHz) is an AM radio station in Spencer, Iowa, United States. The station broadcasts a news/talk format. KICD is owned by Saga Communications as part of its Spencer Radio Group; the license is held by Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC.

The studio, transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the north side of Spencer along U.S. Route 71. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 120 m (394 ft) tall.[2] The tower is also used by its sister station KICD-FM.

Former logo

F.M. translator

On June 29, 2018, KICD began simulcasting on FM translator K273DD/102.5-Spencer.[3]

Broadcast translator for KICD
Call signFrequencyCity of licenseFIDERP (W)HAATClassTransmitter coordinatesFCC info
K273DD 102.5 FMSpencer, Iowa2000092500 m (0 ft)D43°9′56.9″N 95°8′47″W / 43.165806°N 95.14639°W / 43.165806; -95.14639LMS

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