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KPHR

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KPHR
Broadcast area
Watertown, South Dakota
Frequency106.3 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingPower 106.3
Programming
FormatClassic rock
SubchannelsHD2: Soft adult contemporary "Star 98.1"
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Minnesota Vikings
Ownership
OwnerPrairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc.
KBWS-FM, KMSD, KDIO, KJKQ
History
First air date
1997
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
67753
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT291 meters
Transmitter coordinates
45°06′17″N 96°59′17″W / 45.10472°N 96.98806°W / 45.10472; -96.98806
TranslatorHD2: 98.1 K251CX (Milbank, South Dakota)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Listen Live (HD2)
WebsiteKPHR Onlibe
Star 98.1 (HD2)

KPHR (106.3 FM, "Power 106.3") is a radio station licensed to Ortonville, Minnesota serving the Watertown, South Dakota area. The station airs a classic rock format and is owned by Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc. The station broadcasts using HD Radio. It carries a soft adult contemporary format on HD-2, known as Star 98.1.

Ownership

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On August 3, 2007, KPHR was acquired by Armada Media as part of a 4 station purchase for a total price of $2.9 million.[2]

On June 25, 2019, Armada Media sold KPHR, four sister stations, and a translator to Prairie Winds Broadcasting for a total price of $1.5 million [3] The sale was consummated on August 30, 2019.

References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for KPHR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Media Services Group". Archived from the original on March 16, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2008.
  3. "Prairie Winds Blow Dakotas Cluster Away from Armada | Radio & Television Business Report". June 26, 2019.
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