KGDP was an early Pueblo radio station operated by the Pueblo Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It belonged to the experimental, low-power era of local broadcasting before commercial stations became firmly established in the city.
Boy Scout operation
A 1927–28 station listing identified KGDP at 1340 kHz with only 10 watts. A contemporary Radio Digest schedule listed regular Tuesday and Thursday evening programs, showing that the station maintained an organized broadcast schedule despite its very low power.
1928 reallocation
Under the Federal Radio Commission’s nationwide reallocation effective November 11, 1928, KGDP moved from 1340 to 1210 kHz. Period lists continued to identify the Pueblo Council of the Boy Scouts of America as licensee.
Timeline
- 1927: KGDP was authorized in Pueblo.
- Early 1928: Listed on 1340 kHz at 10 watts with scheduled evening programs.
- November 11, 1928: Reallocated to 1210 kHz.
Sources
- Radio Digest, 1928 station and program listings
- Federal Radio Commission, Second Annual Report, 1927–1928
- Radio World, November 3, 1928 reallocation list
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Moments in KGDP-AM History
KGDP authorized in Pueblo
KGDP, operated by the Pueblo Council of the Boy Scouts of America, was authorized and operated at only 10 watts. Contemporary schedules show programs on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Federal reallocation reshapes Southern Colorado dial
The nationwide Federal Radio Commission reallocation substantially reshaped the dial. Contemporary listings place KFUM on 1390 kHz; Pueblo's KGDP moved from 1340 to 1210, KGHA from 1430 to 1200, and KGHF from 1430 to 1320.
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