KGRK

KGRK
Broadcast areaCasper, Wyoming
Frequency98.5 MHz
BrandingMix 98.5 FM
Programming
FormatClassic hits/CHR
Ownership
OwnerCochise Broadcasting LLC
KWYX, KCYA
History
First air date
June 7, 2007
Former frequencies
98.3 MHz (2007-2010)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID88725
ClassC1
ERP3,500 watts
HAAT518 meters
Transmitter coordinates
42°44′28″N 106°18′31″W / 42.74111°N 106.30861°W / 42.74111; -106.30861
Links
Public license information
Websitehttps://casperradio.com

KGRK (98.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Glenrock, Wyoming, United States, the station serves the Casper area. The station is currently owned by Cochise Broadcasting LLC.[2] Along with broadcasting classic hits, the station also has more variety in its formatting. It carries some contemporary hits, along with songs from the 70s through the 2000s. The station features no commercials, but has radio personalities. The station's transmitter is located on Casper Mountain.[3]

KGRK started as a construction permit in 2004. The station received its license to cover on June 7, 2007. It was originally owned by Michael Radio Group, and was on 98.3 FM.[4] The station was sold to Cochise Broadcasting in 2010, and moved to 98.5 FM. The station was part of a decision by the FCC to divest stations owned by Cochise to non-commercial entities. The reason for this divesture was because the stations were off air or broadcasting silence for long periods of time.[5] Several of the stations in the decision were donated to the University of Wyoming. Cochise was able to keep its Casper stations. [6]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KGRK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KGRK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "Casper Mountain FM/TV". Ubstudios.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Application search details". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mandatory Station Divestiture Follows Chronic Silence" (PDF). Pillsbury Antenna. New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. July 2017.
  6. ^ "Cochise broadcasting to surrender 10 licenses as part of consent decree". Radioinsight.com. May 30, 2017.