KIAQ
Encyclopedia
KIAQ is a commercial radio station
that serves the Fort Dodge, Iowa
area. The station broadcasts a Country
format. KIAQ is licensed to Three Eagles of Fort Dodge, Inc which is owned by Three Eagles Communications, Inc.
In addition to its modern country music format, the station also provides local, regional and national news coverage, weather, sports and daily agriculture reports. KIAQ also broadcasts the University of Iowa
football
and basketball
games.
The transmitter and broadcast tower are located four miles north of Badger, Iowa
along Hwy P52. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 183 m (600 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 179 m (587 ft) level. The calculated Height Above Average Terrain
is 176 m (577 ft). The tower is also used by KEGR
which has its antenna array mounted at the 113 m (371 ft) level.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
that serves the Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge is a city and county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 25,206 in the 2010 census, an increase from 25,136 in the 2000 census. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S...
area. The station broadcasts a Country
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format. KIAQ is licensed to Three Eagles of Fort Dodge, Inc which is owned by Three Eagles Communications, Inc.
History
The station was originally licensed as KRIT but changed callsigns to KIAQ on September 1, 1992.In addition to its modern country music format, the station also provides local, regional and national news coverage, weather, sports and daily agriculture reports. KIAQ also broadcasts the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
football
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
and basketball
Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball
The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represents the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, as a member of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They currently play in 15,500-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with the school's women's basketball, wrestling, and...
games.
The transmitter and broadcast tower are located four miles north of Badger, Iowa
Badger, Iowa
Badger is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 610 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Badger is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
along Hwy P52. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is 183 m (600 ft) tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the 179 m (587 ft) level. The calculated Height Above Average Terrain
Height above average terrain
Height above average terrain is used extensively in FM radio and television, as it is actually much more important than effective radiated power in determining the range of broadcasts...
is 176 m (577 ft). The tower is also used by KEGR
KEGR
KEGR is a radio station that serves the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. The station broadcasts a Religious format airing Family Radio network programming. KEGR is licensed to Family Stations, Inc....
which has its antenna array mounted at the 113 m (371 ft) level.