KADA (1230 AM, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is a

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History

KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937. On January 1, 2018, KADA changed their format from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW 102.3 FM Ada).Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada
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Translators

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 Hill - 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
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