WKDX
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Frequency | 1250 kHz |
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Programming | |
Format | Gospel |
Ownership | |
Owner | The Mclaurin Group |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 56324 |
Class | D |
Power | 1,000 watts day 80 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°53′6.00″N 79°40′50.00″W / 34.8850000°N 79.6805556°W |
Links | |
Website | www.wkdx.net |
WKDX (1250 AM) "The Spirit" is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format.[1] Licensed to Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. The station is currently owned by The McLaurin Group.[2]
History
WKDX was originally constructed and owned by Risden Allen Lyon of Wadesboro, North Carolina. The station was constructed in 1956.[citation needed]
Lyon sold the station to Peace Valley Baptist Church effective July 31, 1991.[3] In 1992 the Lyon family sued Peace Valley Baptist Church and several individuals involved with the transaction for non-payment, and regained ownership.
In 2000 the Lyon family sold WKDX to the McLaurin Group.
References
- ^ "WKDX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ Tom MacCallum, "No Peace in the Valley," Richmond County Daily Journal, February 13, 2008.
External links
- Official Website
- WKDX in the FCC AM station database
- WKDX in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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