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- 1988 brought another change: KOMA embraced the “Oldies” label and became a flagship for the University of Oklahoma football broadcasts. The sound of classic rock and roll once again flowed from the radio when it was tuned to KOMA-1520. An FM sister station, KOMA 92.5, started simulcasting in 1992.
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KOMA-1480 became KOMA-1520, and was operating at 50,000 watts. It was at this time that Hearst Radio, Inc. bought KOMA and operated the station until the FCC authorized its sale to an Oklahoman, J.T. Griffin in 1939.
After 37 years of broadcasting in Moore, KOMA's studios became vacant and remained unoccupied until 2016 when the building was razed. 1520 KOMA continued its simulcast of its FM sister until February 2003, when it was decided that the 50,000-watt AM station would better serve the public as a news/talk outlet, now known as KOKC .
Aug 27, 2012 · Oklahoma City was home to the infamous KOMA AM radio station. Tuning in during the 1960s and 1970s during evening hours were teenagers all across the west central United States, including those...
KOMA-1480 became KOMA-1520 and was operating at 50,000 watts. During the 50’s, television was forcing radio into a period of change. The old radio shows were quickly fading into the past.
KOKC (AM) / 35.33333°N 97.50444°W / 35.33333; -97.50444. KOKC (1520 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is locally owned by the Tyler Media Group and airs a talk radio format. The studios and offices are located on East Britton Road in Northeast Oklahoma City.
Apr 1, 2004 · To this day, KOMA operates on 1520 kHz with a licensed power of 50kW. At night, KOMA is directional, essentially to the west as they "protect" WBKW in Buffalo, NY on the same frequency. The KOMA nighttime "ground wave" coverage area is pictured below.
Feb 3, 2024 · Although the 92.5 KOMA-FM station kept right on broadcasting the Oldies the station was known for, 1520 AM became news radio in 2003. To further separate the two stations, KOMA-1520 changed their call letters to KOKC.
