KOKA
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| Broadcast area | Shreveport-Bossier City |
| Frequency | 980 kHz |
| Branding | KOKA 980 AM, 93.3 FM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Urban gospel |
| Ownership | |
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| KBTT, KDKS-FM, KLKL, KTAL-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1950 |
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| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 9222 |
| Class | D |
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Transmitter coordinates | 32°31′34″N 93°49′19″W / 32.52611°N 93.82194°W |
| Translator(s) | 93.3 K227CY (Shreveport) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
KOKA (980 kHz, "KOKA 980 AM, 93.3 FM") is an American radio station licensed to Shreveport, Louisiana. The station is broadcasting an urban gospel format. The station serves the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area. The station is owned by Alpha Media LLC, through licensee Alpha Media Licensee LLC. Its studios are located just north of downtown Shreveport, and the transmitter is north of Cross Lake.
History
[edit]Former blues and gospel singer-songwriter Eddy Giles was a DJ at the station for 40 years. He was a gospel announcer, program director and music director.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KOKA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Kennell, Tiana (February 7, 2019). "Shreveport 'Losin' Boy' blues icon, pastor Eddie Giles dies at 80". shreveporttimes.com. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Rowell, Kathie (January 28, 2015). "'Losing Boy' singer Eddie Giles discusses fame, faith". shreveporttimes.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 9222 (KOKA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KOKA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 156362 (K227CY) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
32°31′34″N 93°49′19″W / 32.52611°N 93.82194°W
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