KGRR

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KGRR
KGRR TheRock97.3 logo.png
CityEpworth, Iowa
Broadcast areaDubuque, Iowa
Frequency97.3 MHz
Branding97.3 The Rock
Programming
FormatMainstream rock
Ownership
OwnerRadio Dubuque, Inc.
KDTH, KATF, WVRE
History
First air date
December 10, 1994
Call sign meaning
Great Rock 'n Roll
Technical information
Facility ID26898
ClassC3
ERP19,000 watts
HAAT116 m (381 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
42°26′28″N 90°47′20″W / 42.44111°N 90.78889°W / 42.44111; -90.78889Coordinates: 42°26′28″N 90°47′20″W / 42.44111°N 90.78889°W / 42.44111; -90.78889
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website973therock.com

KGRR (97.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a mainstream rock format to the Dubuque, Iowa, United States, area. The station is licensed to Radio Dubuque, Inc.[1] Its transmitter is located alongside U.S. Highway 20 between Dubuque and Peosta on top of the U.S. 20 Bluff.[2] KGRR was used as the radio station call letters in an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' Nightsong (TV episode 1986 #2.6). The frequency on the show was 93.3 FM and it was located somewhere in California.

former KGRR logo until 2010

On March 1, 2010, KGRR shifted from a classic rock format to a mainstream rock format as "97.3 The Rock".

On-air staff include Program Director and Morning Show host Johnny Rhodes, and Tom Drake with afternoons. Drake also hosts special segments including Two for the Road (Daily at 5pm) and The Listening Room on Friday evenings.

References[]

  1. ^ "KGRR Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=42.44111,+-90.78889+(KGRR-FM)&om=1

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