KADA (1230 kHz, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is an AM radio station broadcasting an alternative rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.
History KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.
On January 1, 2018, KADA changed formats from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW/102.3-Ada).Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada Radioinsight - February 2, 2018
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Notable programs 10:15 Club, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1950 Homemakers Music, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954 Just for Ladies, with disc jockey Betty Hughes Nolen, 1950 Melody Roundup, with disc jockey Dan Owen (Owens), 1948 Mystery Matinee, with disc jockey George P. Miller, 1949 Songs of Range Capers, with disc jockey Bill Little, 1947 Songs of the Range, with disc jockey Monte Bell, 1949–1954Sies, Luther F. Encyclopedia of American Radio 1920-1960. Jefferson, NC:McFarland, 2000. The Old Gold Review, with Rick Cody Trading Post
Notable on-air personalities Douglas Edwards, newscaster, 1950s Monte Bell, sportscaster, 1951–1954 Hilary Fry, newscaster, 1942 Frank Hawkinson, newscaster, 1939 Lillard Lee Hill Jr., newscaster, 1942 Weldon Stomps - newscaster, 1942. Berry Bell, 1972-1975 John Williams, 1973-1976 Roger Harris, 1978–present Rick Cody, 1978-1992 J.Robert Beck, 1981-1983 Craig Miller, 1983-1986 Jeff Tyler, 1983-1988 Mike Hall, 1968–present
General Managers
Jerry Spencer Bill Huddleston - 1978-1984 Roger Harris - 1984 to present
References
External links Pirate Radio 102.3 Twitter