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KOKE (AM)

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KOKE-AM
Broadcast areaAustin-Round Rock metropolitan area
Frequency1600 (kHz)
BrandingPuro Norteño 1600 AM / 102.7 FM
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
OwnerEncino Broadcasting LLC
KELG, KTXZ
History
Former call signs
KVYK
Technical information
Facility ID54661
ClassB
Power5,000 Watts (day)
700 Watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates
30°20′44″N 97°32′46″W / 30.34556°N 97.54611°W / 30.34556; -97.54611
Repeater(s)K274AX 102.7 MHz (Austin, Texas)

KOKE is an Austin, Texas radio station, operating at 1600 kHz, licensed to Pflugerville, Texas, and is owned by Encino Broadcasting LLC. The station currently airs a Regional Mexican format. 1600 AM began simulcasting its programming on K274AX 102.7 FM.

Overview

KOKE was purchased by Encino Broadcasting LLC, along with KELG and KTXZ on September 24, 2007.[1]

The station was originally licensed as KVYK until June 16, 1995 when the callsign was changed to KOKE.[2]

From 2004 to 2007 the station was owned by Border Media Partners and served as a liberal talk radio station and Air America Radio affiliate.[3]

Personalities

  • "Federico Castro"
  • "Primo Pablo"

References