KLDC (1220 AM) is a licensed radio station in Denver, Colorado. The station is currently owned by Crawford Broadcasting Company, DBA KLZ Radio, Inc.[2][3] KLDC, along with sister station 670 KLTT, broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching radio format. While KLTT carries mostly national religious leaders, KLDC is home for numerous local preachers and ministries. Two exceptions are David Jeremiah and Charles Stanley, both heard on KLDC.

KLDC
Broadcast areaDenver metropolitan area
Frequency1220 kHz (HD Radio)
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
Ownership
Owner
KLZ, KLTT, KLVZ
History
First air date
September, 1954
Former call signs
KLVZ (1999–2007)
Call sign meaning
K-Love Denver, Colorado
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID12364
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
12 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
39°41′0″N 105°0′24″W / 39.68333°N 105.00667°W / 39.68333; -105.00667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Website1220kldc.com

AM 1220 is a Mexican clear channel frequency; because of this, KLDC broadcasts at a low power at night of only 12 watts to prevent interference with other stations. Daytime power is also fairly low, at 1,000 watts. By contrast, KOA in Denver runs at 50,000 watts around the clock.

History

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KLDC signed on in September 1954 as KFSO.

The station was previously known as KLVZ. On September 10, 2007, it changed its call sign to KLDC.[4]

 
Logo when simulcasting with 95.3

Its transmitter is located on Ruby Hill in Denver. Its backup transmitter is in Westminster at the KLZ Transmitting site.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KLDC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KLDC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KLDC Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. ^ "Call Sign History (Facility ID: 12364)". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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