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| Broadcast area | Boise metropolitan area |
| Frequency | 1060 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Affiliations | USA Radio News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Nelson M. And Karen E. Wilson |
| History | |
First air date | October 5, 1960 (on 910) |
Former frequencies | 910 kHz (1960–1977) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 48249 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts day |
Transmitter coordinates | 43°43′12.59″N 116°32′1.48″W / 43.7201639°N 116.5337444°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | kbgnradio.com |
KBGN (1060 AM) is a daytime only radio station licensed to Caldwell, Idaho, and serving the Boise metropolitan area. The station broadcasts a Christian radio format and is owned by Nelson M. and Karen E. Wilson.[2]
The station is a member of the Idaho State Broadcasters Association.[3] The station is an affiliate of ETS Radio Ministry.[4] It also carries two programs from Revive Our Hearts, a global ministry for women.[5] The station also carries local religious programming at times.[6]
By day, KBGN’s power is 10,000 watts, using a non-directional antenna. As 1060 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A stations KYW in Philadelphia and XECPAE in Mexico City, KBGN must go off the air at sunset to avoid interference. It is considered a "daytmer". The transmitter is on Blessinger Road near Willis Road in Star, Idaho.[7] KBGN was mentioned in a report from the United States Senate in 1979 regarding the effects of additional stations on clear channel frequencies, as well as an establishment of a commission to improve domestic, international and rural communications. KBGN was listed among the daytimers, protecting KYW and XECPAE.[8]