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Summary
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.
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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 | |
| Owner |
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| KBTT, KDKS-FM, KLKL, KTAL-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1950 |
Former call signs |
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| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 9222 |
| Class | D |
| Power |
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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) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
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.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ 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
- KOKA in the FCC AM station database
- KOKA in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- K227CY in the FCC FM station database
32°31′34″N 93°49′19″W / 32.52611°N 93.82194°W