KIHC-FM

KIHC-FM
Broadcast areaCentral Iowa
Frequency105.3 MHz
BrandingIowa Catholic Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic
Ownership
OwnerSt. Gabriel Communications
History
Former call signs
KYRS (1979–1986)
KELR-FM (1986–2009)
KEDB (2009–2023)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17776
ClassC2
ERP34,000 watts
HAAT182 m (597 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
40°53′23″N 93°01′30″W / 40.88972°N 93.02500°W / 40.88972; -93.02500
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websiteiowacatholicradio.com

KIHC-FM (105.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Chariton, Iowa.

It has been sold by Honey Creek Broadcasting LLC to St. Gabriel Communications, parent company of Iowa Catholic Radio, and is operating as a non-commercial radio station after the sale's completion.[2]

On September 1, 2023, KEDB changed its format from oldies to Catholic religious, branded as "Iowa Catholic Radio", upon the consummation of the sale of the station.[3] On September 13, 2023, the station changed its call sign to KIHC-FM.

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KIHC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KMGO Radio Will Expand Coverage Area With New 1,100 Foot Broadcast Tower". Ottumwa Post. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. ^ FCC Monitor: VCY Seeks Waterloo Upgrade; Iowa Station Flips after Sale Upper Midwest Broadcasting - September 11, 2023