KELK
| Frequency | 1240 kHz |
|---|---|
| Branding | KELK 95.9 FM 1240 AM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | ABC Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Elko Broadcasting Company |
| KLKO, KEAU, KRJC | |
| History | |
First air date | 1948 (at 1340) |
Former frequencies | 1340 kHz (1948–1951) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 19371 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
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| Translator | 95.9 K240AI (Carlin) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | KELK Online |
KELK (1240 AM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Elko, Nevada, United States, the station is currently owned by Elko Broadcasting Company and features programming from ABC Radio.[2] The station is also heard on 95.9 FM, through a translator licensed to Carlin, Nevada.[3]
The station broadcasts local sports coverage.[4] The station is designated as an EAS Local Primary station for Elko County, serving as an entry point for local and regional emergency warning messages.[5]
The station's news department was recognized by the Associated Press as The News Station of the Year.[6]
History
[edit | edit source]KELK was founded by Harold Thompson, a local entrepreneur, and signed on the air in December 1948.[7] It was the inaugural radio station in Elko, initially operating on the frequency 1340 kHz. The frequency change to 1240 kHz occurred early in its history, shortly after its 1948 sign-on.[8]
In July 1949, less than a year after signing on, KELK faced a severe operational setback when an 80-mile-an-hour wind gust hit the station’s facility, causing the broadcast tower to collapse. Chief Engineer Van Welch reported that the station was able to resume broadcasting with a temporary antenna less than ten hours after the tower went down.[9] A new 200-foot permanent tower was subsequently erected.
The station has long been under the banner of "Elko Broadcasting Company" (EBC). The company celebrated its 75th anniversary in December 2023, spanning three generations of local operation. In 2023, control of the station was transferred from Paul G. Gardner to 5T, LLC.[10]
Translator
[edit | edit source]| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K240AI | 95.9 FM | Carlin, Nevada | 8878 | 230 | 323 m (1,060 ft) | D | LMS |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official Website
- Facility details for Facility ID 19371 (KELK) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KELK in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 8878 (K240AI) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K240AI at FCCdata.org
- FCC History Cards for KELK
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