KIOM-LP (98.9
FM) is a
low-power FM
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radio station
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licensed to
Kaunakakai, Hawaii
Kaunakakai () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. It is the largest town on the island of Molokai. The population was 3,419 at the 2020 census. It has the largest port on the island and the longest pier ...
, United States. The station is currently owned by KROS Radio Association.
History
The
Federal Communications Commission
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issued a
construction permit
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for the station on December 17, 2001. The station was assigned the KIOM-LP
call sign
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on December 27, 2001, and received its
license to cover on September 11, 2003.
References
External links
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Radio stations established in 2003
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