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{{Infobox Radio station

| name = KAAM
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{{Infobox radio station
| image =
| city = [[Garland, Texas]]
| name = KAAM
| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
| logo = KAAM_radio_logo.png
| branding =
| city = [[Garland, Texas]]
| slogan =
| area = [[Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex]]
| frequency = 770 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
| branding =
| frequency = 770 [[kilohertz|kHz]]
| airdate = 1990 (as KPBC)
| airdate = 1990 (as KPBC)
| format = [[Christian radio|Christian Talk]]/[[Brokered programming|Brokered]]
| format = [[Christian radio|Christian Talk]]/[[Brokered programming|Brokered]]
| language = [[American English|English]]
| language = [[American English|English]]
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s ([[Daytime (astronomy)|day]])<br>1,000 watts ([[Night]])
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s ([[Daytime (astronomy)|day]])<br />1,000 watts ([[Night]])
| class = B
| class = B
| facility_id = 17303
| facility_id = 17303
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|1|58.00|N|96|34|31.00|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|33|1|58|N|96|34|31|W|region:US-TX_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''eep '''A'''bsolutely '''A'''wesome '''M'''usic<ref>[http://www.dfwretroplex.com/amlist.html DFWRETROPLEX.com - History of Radio in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - AM List] (accessed September 29, 2015)</ref>
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''eep '''A'''bsolutely '''A'''wesome '''M'''usic<ref>[http://www.dfwretroplex.com/amlist.html DFWRETROPLEX.com - History of Radio in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - AM List] (Retrieved September 29, 2015)</ref> (Oldies/Standards era)
| former_callsigns = KPBC (1990-1999)
| former_callsigns = KPBC (1990–1999)
| owner = Donald B. Crawford, Jr.
| owner = Donald B. Crawford, Jr.
| licensee = DJRD Broadcasting, LLC
| licensee = DJRD Broadcasting, LLC
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/49211 Listen Live]
| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/49211 Listen Live]
| website = http://www.770kaam.com/
| website = http://www.770kaam.com/
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}
'''KAAM''', known as "K-Double-A-M", is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] broadcasting in the [[Dallas]]/[[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]] "Metroplex" with a format of [[christian radio|Christian Talk]] and [[Brokered programming]]. This station is licensed in [[Garland, Texas]], United States, and is owned and operated by DJRD Broadcasting, LLC. KAAM is a Class B station operating on the frequency of [[770 AM]].
'''KAAM''', known as "K-Double-A-M", is an [[AM broadcasting|AM]] [[radio station]] broadcasting in the [[Dallas]]/[[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]] "Metroplex" with a format of [[christian radio|Christian Talk]] and [[Brokered programming]]. This station is licensed in [[Garland, Texas]], United States, and is owned and operated by DJRD Broadcasting, LLC. KAAM is a Class B station operating on the [[clear-channel]] frequency of [[770 AM]].


==History==
==History==
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Meanwhile, KPBC (the call letters stood for [[Percy Crawford|Percy B. Crawford]], founder of [[Crawford Broadcasting]]) originally broadcast on 1040&nbsp;kHz as a daytime-only station and changed frequencies to 770&nbsp;kHz when Crawford completed the construction to create KPBC 770 in 1990 as a 24/7 station. The call letters were changed to KAAM on October 19, 1999.
Meanwhile, KPBC (the call letters stood for [[Percy Crawford|Percy B. Crawford]], founder of [[Crawford Broadcasting]]) originally broadcast on 1040&nbsp;kHz as a daytime-only station and changed frequencies to 770&nbsp;kHz when Crawford completed the construction to create KPBC 770 in 1990 as a 24/7 station. The call letters were changed to KAAM on October 19, 1999.


In 1999, KAAM (formerly on AM 620&nbsp;kHz) and its Nostalgic/Oldies format were once again revived on 770&nbsp;kHz in Garland, Texas, by another owner/enthusiast. This time, the station is branded as ''Legends 77''. It was since then divested by Crawford in Mid-2007 and sold to his son, Don Crawford, Jr.
In 1999, KAAM (formerly on AM 620&nbsp;kHz) and its Nostalgic/Oldies format were once again revived on 770&nbsp;kHz in Garland, Texas, by another owner/enthusiast. This time, the station is branded as ''Legends 77''. Since launch, it competed with 1190 [[KFXR (AM)|KLUV]] and 98.7 [[KSPF|KLUV-FM]] (now KSPF) during their times as Oldies stations. The FM however, transitioned to [[classic hits]] in 2005. This station was since then divested by Crawford in mid-2007 and sold to his son, Don Crawford, Jr.


<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Kaam770.jpg|left|thumb|100px|KAAM's previous ident used until 2014.]] -->On March 1, 2010, KAAM added a talk block to its weekday lineup. From 1pm to 4pm daily, a rotation of medical and financial programs dubbed "Ask the Pros" takes the place of regular music programming.
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Kaam770.jpg|left|thumb|100px|KAAM's previous ident used until 2014.]] -->On March 1, 2010, KAAM added a talk block to its weekday lineup. From 1pm to 4pm daily, a rotation of medical and financial programs dubbed "Ask the Pros" takes the place of regular music programming.
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KAAM formerly broadcast using [[HD Radio]], however discontinued in 2010. Because the license to broadcast digital "HD Radio" is perpetual, the station could resume digital broadcasts at any time.
KAAM formerly broadcast using [[HD Radio]], however discontinued in 2010. Because the license to broadcast digital "HD Radio" is perpetual, the station could resume digital broadcasts at any time.


According to an editorial message broadcast by Don Crawford, Jr., current owner, the 2013 rating statistics indicate that KAAM was the most listened to AM radio station airing the Nostalgic format in the United States online via the internet. KAAM is streamed online via the popular [[TuneIn]] app <ref>http://tunein.com</ref>
According to an editorial message broadcast by Don Crawford, Jr., current owner, the 2013 rating statistics indicate that KAAM was the most listened to AM radio station airing the Nostalgic format in the United States online via the internet. KAAM is streamed online via the popular [[TuneIn]] app <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tunein.com/|title=TuneIn &#124; Free Internet Radio &#124; Live News, Sports, Music, and Podcasts|website=tunein.com}}</ref>


Hermann Bockelmann's weekly program "'''Europe Today'''" was being re-aired weekly as "'''The Best of Bockelmann'''"
Hermann Bockelmann's weekly program "'''Europe Today'''" was being re-aired weekly as "'''The Best of Bockelmann'''"


On Friday, May 19, 2017, owner Don Crawford, Jr. posted an announcement on the station's Facebook page <ref>{{cite web|title=Legends KAAM 770 AM radio|url=https://www.facebook.com/kaamradio/posts/10158763850895077 |work=Facebook post|accessdate=May 20, 2017}}</ref> that KAAM would drop the nostalgia music in favor of Christian Talk on June 5, 2017. The Legends music format continued to stream online for several years, apparently with many of the same hosts and with the support of the same advertisers. However in 2017, the nostalgia music online provided by K.A.A.M. Online was completely discontinued. Radio station KAAM continues to broadcast over-the-air and online as a Christian radio station only.
On Friday, May 19, 2017, owner Don Crawford, Jr. posted an announcement on the station's Facebook page <ref>{{cite web|title=Legends KAAM 770 AM radio|url=https://www.facebook.com/kaamradio/posts/10158763850895077 |work=Facebook post|access-date=May 20, 2017}}</ref> that KAAM would drop the nostalgia music in favor of Christian Talk on June 5, 2017. The Legends music format continued to stream online for several years, apparently with many of the same hosts and with the support of the same advertisers. However in 2017, the nostalgia music online provided by K.A.A.M. Online was completely discontinued. Radio station KAAM continues to broadcast over-the-air and online as a Christian radio station only.

==Former Personalities==
Current weekday on-air personalities as of November 10, 2014 include Jack Davis hosting "The AM Show", Mark Rivers hosting "MidDays", and Julie DeHarty hosting "Afternoon Drives."<ref>{{cite web|title=Legends KAAM 770 AM radio |url=https://www.facebook.com/231857190076/photos/a.10150667375070077.702161.231857190076/10154846184405077/?type=1 |work=Facebook post|accessdate=November 8, 2014}}</ref>

Former notable personalities include Hermann Bockelmann (died September 12, 2013),<ref>{{findagrave|117143129|Hermann Bockelmann}}</ref> Ken "Hubcap" Carter (died February 2004);<ref>{{findagrave|22676863|Ken "Hubcap" Carter}}</ref> Jim Thomas; "Deacon" Don Evans (died July 2001);<ref>{{findagrave|9985632|Donald "Deacon" Evans}}</ref> Leon McWhorter (aka Jay Roberts); Robin Jones; "McGregor" (Benn); Stubie Doak; [[Dave Mitchell (radio personality)|Dave Mitchell]]; [[Russ Martin]]; John Lacy, Jack Bishop; Linda Martin; Cary Richards; Dave Tanner; Maryrose; [[Eddie Hubbard]] (died in March 2007)<ref>{{findagrave|18699475|Eddie Hubbard}}</ref> and Jaan "McCoy" Kalmes (died October 18, 2014)<ref>{{findagrave|137520911|Jaan Hillar Kalmes}}.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*http://www.770kaam.com/
*[http://www.770kaam.com/ 770AM God, Country]
*[http://www.kaamradio.com/ KAAM official website]
*[http://www.kaamradio.com/ KAAM official website]
*[http://facebook.com/kaamradio KAAM Facebook page]
*[http://www.dfwradioarchives.info DFW Radio Archives]
*[http://www.dfwradioarchives.info DFW Radio Archives]
*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
*[http://www.dfwretroplex.com DFW Radio/TV History]
*{{AM station data|KAAM}}
*{{AM station data|17303|KAAM}}


{{Dallas Fort Worth Radio}}
{{Dallas Fort Worth Radio}}
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[[Category:Radio stations in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|AAM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|AAM]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
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[[Category:1990 establishments in Texas]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Christian radio stations in Texas|AAM]]
[[Category:Talk radio stations in the United States]]

Latest revision as of 08:29, 24 July 2024

KAAM
Broadcast areaDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Frequency770 kHz
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatChristian Talk/Brokered
Ownership
Owner
  • Donald B. Crawford, Jr.
  • (DJRD Broadcasting, LLC)
History
First air date
1990 (as KPBC)
Former call signs
KPBC (1990–1999)
Call sign meaning
Keep Absolutely Awesome Music[1] (Oldies/Standards era)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID17303
ClassB
Power10,000 watts (day)
1,000 watts (Night)
Transmitter coordinates
33°1′58″N 96°34′31″W / 33.03278°N 96.57528°W / 33.03278; -96.57528
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.770kaam.com/

KAAM, known as "K-Double-A-M", is an AM radio station broadcasting in the Dallas/Fort Worth "Metroplex" with a format of Christian Talk and Brokered programming. This station is licensed in Garland, Texas, United States, and is owned and operated by DJRD Broadcasting, LLC. KAAM is a Class B station operating on the clear-channel frequency of 770 AM.

History

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The KAAM format began when the city of Dallas sold WRR, its AM station on 1310 kHz, to Bonneville Broadcasting in January 1978. In 1921, WRR (now known as KTCK) had been the first licensed radio station west of the Mississippi River, and only the second in the U.S. Because the city was going to retain the WRR call letters for its classical music FM station, Bonneville changed the 1310 call letters of the AM station to KAAM and added an FM station on 92.5 with the callsign KAFM. KAAM lasted on 1310 for many years, finally selling the station to Susquehanna Radio Corporation on February 8, 1994, which changed the call letters to KTCK (The "Ticket") and the format to all-sports.

Meanwhile, KPBC (the call letters stood for Percy B. Crawford, founder of Crawford Broadcasting) originally broadcast on 1040 kHz as a daytime-only station and changed frequencies to 770 kHz when Crawford completed the construction to create KPBC 770 in 1990 as a 24/7 station. The call letters were changed to KAAM on October 19, 1999.

In 1999, KAAM (formerly on AM 620 kHz) and its Nostalgic/Oldies format were once again revived on 770 kHz in Garland, Texas, by another owner/enthusiast. This time, the station is branded as Legends 77. Since launch, it competed with 1190 KLUV and 98.7 KLUV-FM (now KSPF) during their times as Oldies stations. The FM however, transitioned to classic hits in 2005. This station was since then divested by Crawford in mid-2007 and sold to his son, Don Crawford, Jr.

On March 1, 2010, KAAM added a talk block to its weekday lineup. From 1pm to 4pm daily, a rotation of medical and financial programs dubbed "Ask the Pros" takes the place of regular music programming.

KAAM formerly broadcast using HD Radio, however discontinued in 2010. Because the license to broadcast digital "HD Radio" is perpetual, the station could resume digital broadcasts at any time.

According to an editorial message broadcast by Don Crawford, Jr., current owner, the 2013 rating statistics indicate that KAAM was the most listened to AM radio station airing the Nostalgic format in the United States online via the internet. KAAM is streamed online via the popular TuneIn app [3]

Hermann Bockelmann's weekly program "Europe Today" was being re-aired weekly as "The Best of Bockelmann"

On Friday, May 19, 2017, owner Don Crawford, Jr. posted an announcement on the station's Facebook page [4] that KAAM would drop the nostalgia music in favor of Christian Talk on June 5, 2017. The Legends music format continued to stream online for several years, apparently with many of the same hosts and with the support of the same advertisers. However in 2017, the nostalgia music online provided by K.A.A.M. Online was completely discontinued. Radio station KAAM continues to broadcast over-the-air and online as a Christian radio station only.

References

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  1. ^ DFWRETROPLEX.com - History of Radio in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - AM List (Retrieved September 29, 2015)
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KAAM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "TuneIn | Free Internet Radio | Live News, Sports, Music, and Podcasts". tunein.com.
  4. ^ "Legends KAAM 770 AM radio". Facebook post. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
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