| Broadcast area | Albuquerque metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1000 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian talk and teaching |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KXKS (AM) | |
| History | |
First air date | April 15, 1972 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25524 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 10,000 watts days 53 watts nights |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°03′04″N 106°38′34″W / 35.05111°N 106.64278°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KKIM website |
KKIM (1000 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Albuquerque, New Mexico, broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching radio format. The station is owned by Robert Wilkins, through licensee Wild West Radio Corporation.[2] National religious leaders heard on KKIM include Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, John MacArthur and David Jeremiah. KKIM uses a brokered programming system, where hosts pay a fee for their time on the air and may use their shows to seek donations to their ministries. KKIM's studios are located in Northeast Albuquerque.
By day, KKIM is powered at 10,000 watts non-directional. But because 1000 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A KNWN Seattle and WMVP Chicago, KKIM must greatly reduce power to 53 watts at night to avoid interference. The transmitter tower is on Arno Street SE near the Albuquerque International Sunport.[3]