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KPHR

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KPHR
Broadcast areaWatertown, South Dakota
Frequency106.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingPower 106.3
Programming
FormatClassic rock
SubchannelsHD2: Soft adult contemporary "Star 98.1"
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Minnesota Vikings
Ownership
OwnerPrairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc.
KBWS-FM, KMSD, KDIO, KJKQ
History
First air date
1997
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67753
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT291 meters
Transmitter coordinates
45°06′17″N 96°59′17″W / 45.10472°N 96.98806°W / 45.10472; -96.98806
Translator(s)HD2: 98.1 K251CX (Milbank, South Dakota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
Websitepower106rocks.com
Star 98.1 (HD2)

KPHR (106.3 FM, "Power 106.3") is a radio station licensed to Ortonville, Minnesota serving the Watertown, South Dakota area. The station airs a classic rock format and is owned by Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc. The station broadcasts using HD Radio. It carries a soft adult contemporary format on HD-2, known as Star 98.1.

Ownership

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On August 3, 2007, KPHR was acquired by Armada Media as part of a 4 station purchase for a total price of $2.9 million.[2]

On June 25, 2019, Armada Media sold KPHR, four sister stations, and a translator to Prairie Winds Broadcasting for a total price of $1.5 million [3] The sale was consummated on August 30, 2019.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KPHR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Media Services Group
  3. ^ "Prairie Winds Blow Dakotas Cluster Away from Armada | Radio & Television Business Report". 26 June 2019.
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