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| city = [[Larned, Kansas]]
| city = [[Larned, Kansas]]
| area = [[Great Bend, Kansas]]
| area = [[Great Bend, Kansas]]
| branding = ''Real Country 96.7 GBK''
| branding = ''Real Country 98.9 GBK''
| frequency = 96.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 98.9 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate =
| airdate =
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
| format = [[Country music|Country]]
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'''KGBK''' (96.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Real Country 96.7 GBK") is a commercial [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to serve [[Larned, Kansas]], United States. The station is currently owned by Christofer Shank, through licensee Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc.
'''KGBK''' (98.9 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "Real Country 98.9 GBK") is a commercial [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to serve [[Larned, Kansas]], United States. The station is currently owned by Christofer Shank, through licensee Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc.


KGBK broadcasts a [[country music|country]] [[radio format|music format]].<ref name="arb1">{{cite web |work=Arbitron |title=Station Information Profile |url=http://www.arbitron.com/radio_stations/station_information.htm |accessdate=August 8, 2009}}</ref> It previously aired the ""[[Jack FM]] and "[[Bob FM]]" [[adult hits]] formats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmidwestmedia.net/mainsite/formatchanges.html |title=Format Changes |publisher=Your Midwest Media |date=3 January 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317011411/http://www.yourmidwestmedia.net/mainsite/formatchanges.html |archivedate=17 March 2013 }}</ref>
KGBK broadcasts a [[country music|country]] [[radio format|music format]].<ref name="arb1">{{cite web |work=Arbitron |title=Station Information Profile |url=http://www.arbitron.com/radio_stations/station_information.htm |accessdate=August 8, 2009}}</ref>


==History==
The station was assigned the KSOB [[call sign]] by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] on November 27, [[2007 in radio|2007]].<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7990&Callsign=KSOB |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |accessdate=August 8, 2009}}</ref>
KGBK signed on as KANS-FM on November 1, 1965, at 96.7 FM. Initially broadcasting with 910 watts of power, it upgraded to 3,000 watts in the mid 1980's. The station was assigned the KSOB [[call sign]] by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] on November 27, [[2007 in radio|2007]].<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |title=Call Sign History |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=7990&Callsign=KSOB |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |accessdate=August 8, 2009}}</ref> It previously aired the ""[[Jack FM]] and "[[Bob FM]]" [[adult hits]] formats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmidwestmedia.net/mainsite/formatchanges.html |title=Format Changes |publisher=Your Midwest Media |date=3 January 2013 |accessdate=24 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317011411/http://www.yourmidwestmedia.net/mainsite/formatchanges.html |archivedate=17 March 2013 }}</ref>


[[File:KSOB KansasCountry96.7 logo.jpg|thumb|Former logo]]
[[File:KSOB KansasCountry96.7 logo.jpg|thumb|Former logo]]


As part of former owner Rocking M Media's bankruptcy reorganization, in which 12 stations in Kansas would be auctioned off to new owners, it was announced on October 31, 2022 that [[Hutchinson, Kansas|Hutchinson]]-based Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting was the winning bidder for KSOB, [[KLQR|KNNS]] and [[Salina, Kansas|Salina]]-based [[KLBG (FM)|KVOB]] for $152,000. Ahead of the closure of the sale, Ad Astra per Aspera applied for new KGBK call letters for the station, which took effect on April 1, 2023. On March 31, Ad Astra per Aspera assumed control of the stations, with KGBK shifting to a traditional country format as "Real Country."<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/244492/four-operators-to-split-12-stations-auctioned-off-by-rocking-m-media/ Four Operators to Split 12 Stations Auctioned Off by Rocking M Media]</ref><ref>[https://www.rbr.com/the-rocking-m-asset-auction-concludes/ The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes]</ref><ref>[https://www.insideradio.com/free/rocking-m-auction-opens-window-to-kansas-broadcasters-to-grow-their-reach/article_a7666a5e-58eb-11ed-82b5-7755a711e120.html Rocking M Auction Opens Window to Kansas Broadcasters to Grow Their Reach]</ref><ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/251103/ad-astra-relaunches-kansas-trio/ Ad Astra Relaunches Kansas Trio]</ref> Concurrent with the sale consummation, Ad Astra per Aspera filed a frequency change for the station to 98.9 MHz, move their transmitter to a site closer to Great Bend, and increase power to 16,500 watts.
As part of former owner Rocking M Media's bankruptcy reorganization, in which 12 stations in Kansas would be auctioned off to new owners, it was announced on October 31, 2022 that [[Hutchinson, Kansas|Hutchinson]]-based Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting was the winning bidder for KSOB, [[KLQR|KNNS]] and [[Salina, Kansas|Salina]]-based [[KLBG (FM)|KVOB]] for $152,000. Ahead of the closure of the sale, Ad Astra per Aspera applied for new KGBK call letters for the station, which took effect on April 1, 2023. On March 31, Ad Astra per Aspera assumed control of the stations, with KGBK shifting to a traditional country format as "Real Country."<ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/244492/four-operators-to-split-12-stations-auctioned-off-by-rocking-m-media/ Four Operators to Split 12 Stations Auctioned Off by Rocking M Media]</ref><ref>[https://www.rbr.com/the-rocking-m-asset-auction-concludes/ The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes]</ref><ref>[https://www.insideradio.com/free/rocking-m-auction-opens-window-to-kansas-broadcasters-to-grow-their-reach/article_a7666a5e-58eb-11ed-82b5-7755a711e120.html Rocking M Auction Opens Window to Kansas Broadcasters to Grow Their Reach]</ref><ref>[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/251103/ad-astra-relaunches-kansas-trio/ Ad Astra Relaunches Kansas Trio]</ref> Concurrent with the sale consummation, Ad Astra per Aspera filed a frequency change for the station to 98.9 MHz, move their transmitter to a site northwest of [[Pawnee Rock, Kansas|Pawnee Rock]] (and therefore, improving their coverage in Great Bend), and increase power to 16,500 watts.
<ref>https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/fmDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&id=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&goBack=N</ref>
<ref>https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/fmDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&id=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&goBack=N</ref> The upgrades were completed on August 9.<ref>https://www.adastraradio.com/adastra-news/kgbk-relocates-to-upgrade-and-increase-coverage</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:39, 15 August 2023

KGBK
Broadcast areaGreat Bend, Kansas
Frequency98.9 MHz
BrandingReal Country 98.9 GBK
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsSRN News
Westwood One
Kansas City Royals
Ownership
Owner
  • Christofer Shank
  • (Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc.)
KLQR
History
Former call signs
KANS-FM (?-1985)
KQDF-FM (1985-1995)
KGTR (1995-2007)
KSOB (2007-2023)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID7990
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT81 meters (266 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
38°09′54″N 99°06′05″W / 38.16500°N 99.10139°W / 38.16500; -99.10139
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.adastraradio.com/kgbk

KGBK (98.9 FM, "Real Country 98.9 GBK") is a commercial radio station licensed to serve Larned, Kansas, United States. The station is currently owned by Christofer Shank, through licensee Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc.

KGBK broadcasts a country music format.[2]

History

KGBK signed on as KANS-FM on November 1, 1965, at 96.7 FM. Initially broadcasting with 910 watts of power, it upgraded to 3,000 watts in the mid 1980's. The station was assigned the KSOB call sign by the Federal Communications Commission on November 27, 2007.[1] It previously aired the ""Jack FM and "Bob FM" adult hits formats.[3]

Former logo

As part of former owner Rocking M Media's bankruptcy reorganization, in which 12 stations in Kansas would be auctioned off to new owners, it was announced on October 31, 2022 that Hutchinson-based Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting was the winning bidder for KSOB, KNNS and Salina-based KVOB for $152,000. Ahead of the closure of the sale, Ad Astra per Aspera applied for new KGBK call letters for the station, which took effect on April 1, 2023. On March 31, Ad Astra per Aspera assumed control of the stations, with KGBK shifting to a traditional country format as "Real Country."[4][5][6][7] Concurrent with the sale consummation, Ad Astra per Aspera filed a frequency change for the station to 98.9 MHz, move their transmitter to a site northwest of Pawnee Rock (and therefore, improving their coverage in Great Bend), and increase power to 16,500 watts. [8] The upgrades were completed on August 9.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
  3. ^ "Format Changes". Your Midwest Media. 3 January 2013. Archived from the original on 17 March 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  4. ^ Four Operators to Split 12 Stations Auctioned Off by Rocking M Media
  5. ^ The Rocking M Asset Auction Concludes
  6. ^ Rocking M Auction Opens Window to Kansas Broadcasters to Grow Their Reach
  7. ^ Ad Astra Relaunches Kansas Trio
  8. ^ https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/views/public/fmDraftCopy?displayType=html&appKey=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&id=25076f9186f2886f018710054dc9079f&goBack=N
  9. ^ https://www.adastraradio.com/adastra-news/kgbk-relocates-to-upgrade-and-increase-coverage


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