KSIR (1010 AM), branded Farm Radio, is a commercial talk station serving Fort Morgan and northeastern Colorado. It is licensed to Brush, Colorado, and operated by Northeast Colorado Broadcasting, LLC. Programming includes local and syndicated talk and coverage of regional sports teams.
History
KSIR began broadcasting in August 1977. It used the call sign KKGZ from 1985 to 1993 before returning to KSIR. The station’s sister station KPRB-FM serves the same regional market. KSIR also reaches listeners in parts of the area through FM translators.
Station information
- Frequency: 1010 kHz (AM)
- Community of license: Brush, Colorado
- Primary service area: Fort Morgan and northeastern Colorado
- Format: Talk radio
- Owner/operator: Northeast Colorado Broadcasting, LLC
- First broadcast: August 1977
- Former call sign: KKGZ (1985–1993)
- FCC facility ID: 48396
- AM class: B
- Transmitter power: 25,000 watts daytime; 280 watts nighttime
2024 CBA Awards: Certificate of Merit: Best News/Talk Show Host or Team, “Eastern Plains Sports Today” (Ben Blecha). Official CBA 2024 results.
2023 CBA Awards: Award of Excellence: Best News/Talk Show Host or Team, “Chris Brom – KSIR Morning Show” (Chris Bull Brom). Certificate of Merit: Best Sports Coverage, “Tigers & Cougars In A Marathon” (Ben Blecha). Official CBA 2023 results.
References
- “KSIR,” Wikipedia (facility, broadcast schedule, ownership and technical data)
- Federal Communications Commission, KSIR public inspection file
- KSIR, official website
Awards & Recognitions
Documented awards, honors, and finalist or nomination recognition associated with this station or broadcaster.
- 2024Certificate of MeritColorado Broadcasters AssociationBest News/Talk Show Host or TeamEastern Plains Sports Today — Ben Blecha2024 Medium Market Radio results
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