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The station was assigned these call letters by the [[Federal Communications Commission]].<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=25120&Callsign=KSDN}}</ref> |
The station was assigned these call letters by the [[Federal Communications Commission]].<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=25120&Callsign=KSDN}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In late November 2004, then-owners Aberdeen Radio Ranch flipped the station's format from all-sports "The Fan" to its present news/talk format as "Aberdeen's Information Station."<ref>{{cite news |work=Aberdeen American News |title= Do not adjust your set |date=2004-12-01 |first=Jeff |last=Bahr |page=1A}}</ref> |
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==Ownership== |
==Ownership== |
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In 1997, Roberts Radio of [[Pleasantville, New York]], acquired KSDN and KSDN-FM then, in a separate transaction, acquired KKAA, KKAA-FM, and KQAA-FM. |
In 1997, Roberts Radio of [[Pleasantville, New York]], acquired KSDN and KSDN-FM then, in a separate transaction, acquired KKAA, KKAA-FM, and KQAA-FM.<ref name="newsp0">{{cite news |work=Aberdeen American News |title=Changes Ahead for Aberdeen, S.D., Radio Stations |date=1997-06-12 |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-5549823_ITM}}</ref> Roberts Radio told the ''[[Aberdeen American News]]'' that the station's [[adult contemporary]] format would be kept, albeit with some improvements. |
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In May 2006, Armada Media Corporation reached an agreement to acquire [[KBFO]], [[KGIM (AM)|KGIM]], [[KGIM-FM]], [[KNBZ]], KSDN, and [[KSDN-FM]] from Aberdeen Radio Ranch for a reported $9.25 million.<ref>{{cite news |work=Aberdeen American News |title=$9.25 million paid for six Aberdeen radio stations |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16965752_ITM |date=2006-05-13 |first=Jeff |last=Bahr}}</ref> |
In May 2006, Armada Media Corporation reached an agreement to acquire [[KBFO]], [[KGIM (AM)|KGIM]], [[KGIM-FM]], [[KNBZ]], KSDN, and [[KSDN-FM]] from Aberdeen Radio Ranch for a reported $9.25 million.<ref>{{cite news |work=Aberdeen American News |title=$9.25 million paid for six Aberdeen radio stations |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16965752_ITM |date=2006-05-13 |first=Jeff |last=Bahr}}</ref> |
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| Frequency | 930 kHz |
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| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk/Sports |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KSDN-FM, KBFO, KNBZ, KGIM, KGIM-FM | |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 25120 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°25′29″N 98°31′03″W / 45.42472°N 98.51750°W |
| Links | |
| Website | KSDN Online |
KSDN (930 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Aberdeen, South Dakota. The station is owned by Armada Media Corporation and licensed to Armada Media - Aberdeen, Inc.[1] It airs a News/Sports/Talk radio format.[2]
The station was assigned these call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[3]
History
In late November 2004, then-owners Aberdeen Radio Ranch flipped the station's format from all-sports "The Fan" to its present news/talk format as "Aberdeen's Information Station."[4]
Ownership
In 1997, Roberts Radio of Pleasantville, New York, acquired KSDN and KSDN-FM then, in a separate transaction, acquired KKAA, KKAA-FM, and KQAA-FM.[5] Roberts Radio told the Aberdeen American News that the station's adult contemporary format would be kept, albeit with some improvements.
In May 2006, Armada Media Corporation reached an agreement to acquire KBFO, KGIM, KGIM-FM, KNBZ, KSDN, and KSDN-FM from Aberdeen Radio Ranch for a reported $9.25 million.[6]
References
- ^ Bahr, Jeff (2006-01-26). "Changes coming to Aberdeen radio dial: More local shows, ESPN added; less political gabbers". Aberdeen American News.
- ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
- ^ Bahr, Jeff (2004-12-01). "Do not adjust your set". Aberdeen American News. p. 1A.
- ^ "Changes Ahead for Aberdeen, S.D., Radio Stations". Aberdeen American News. 1997-06-12.
- ^ Bahr, Jeff (2006-05-13). "$9.25 million paid for six Aberdeen radio stations". Aberdeen American News.
External links
- KSDN official website
- Hub City Radio - Armada Media Corporation
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- KSDN in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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