| Broadcast area | Denver metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 990 kHz |
| Branding | 990 AM The Word |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian talk and teaching |
| Affiliations | SRN News |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KRKS-FM, KBJD, KNUS | |
| History | |
First air date | August 1, 1953 |
Former call signs | KLIR (1953–1970) |
Call sign meaning | KoloRado's Khristian Station |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 58632 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 6,500 watts day 4,200 watts critical hours 390 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 39°47′57″N 104°58′12″W / 39.79917°N 104.97000°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | krks.com |
KRKS (990 kHz "990 The Word") is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Denver, Colorado. The station is owned and operated by Salem Media Group and it airs a Christian talk and teaching radio format. Its studios and offices are located on South Vaughn Way in Aurora, with the AM transmitter located on East 56th Avenue in North Washington.[2] KRKS with co-owned KRKS-FM; together, are known as "The Word," but carry most programs at different times of the day.
KRKS is powered at 6,500 watts by day; because AM 990 is a Canadian clear channel frequency, KRKS must reduce power at night to only 390 watts. During critical hours at sunrise and sunset, the station broadcasts at 4,200 watts.