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KFLD

KFLD
Broadcast area
Tri-Cities, Washington
Frequency870 kHz
BrandingNewstalk 870 AM 98.7 FM
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsFox News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Salem Radio Network
Westwood One
Tri-City Americans
Ownership
Owner
KEYW, KONA, KONA-FM, KORD-FM, KXRX, KZHR
History
First air date
July 28, 1956 (as KORD)
Former call signs
KORD (1956–1995)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
16725
ClassB
Power10,000 watts day
250 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
46°13′41.00″N 119°7′32.00″W / 46.2280556°N 119.1255556°W / 46.2280556; -119.1255556
Translator98.7 K254DP (Pasco)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitenewstalk870.am
Former logo

KFLD (870 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk format. Licensed to Pasco, Washington, United States, the station serves the Tri-Cities area.

Overview

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870 AM is a United States clear-channel frequency, on which WWL in New Orleans is the dominant Class A station. All other stations, besides WWL, must either reduce power or leave the air during the period from sunset to sunrise in order to protect the nighttime skywave signal of WWL.

Ownership

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The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and features programming from Fox News Radio, Compass Media Networks, Salem Radio Network, and Westwood One.[2]

References

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  1. "Facility Technical Data for KFLD". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KFLD Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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