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KQRR

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KQRR
Broadcast areaSalem, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Frequency1130 kHz
BrandingRadio LIGHT 1130
Programming
Language(s)Russian
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
Owner
KGDD, KOOR, KRYN, KZZR
History
First air date
2010 (as KPWX)
Former call signs
KTRP (2007–2010)
KPWX (2010–2011)
KQRR (2011–2015)
KXET (2015–2022)[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID160794
ClassB
Power25,000 watts day
490 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
45°04′35″N 122°48′27″W / 45.07639°N 122.80750°W / 45.07639; -122.80750
Links
Public license information
Websitepdxrr.com

KQRR (1130 AM) is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Mount Angel, Oregon. The station, originally licensed as KTRP, is owned by Bustos Media and the broadcast license is held by Bustos Media Holdings, LLC.[3]

The station was assigned the call sign KQRR by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 13, 2011 and again on March 15, 2022.[1]

In 2010, the station filed an application with the FCC to increase its day power to 50,000 watts. The application was dismissed.

On February 12, 2015, KQRR changed its call letters to KXET.

On March 15, 2022, KXET changed its call letters to KQRR.[4] The Russian Christian radio format also moved to KQRR.

Programming

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Since December 2011, the station broadcasts a Russian-language religious radio format.[5] As KPWX, the station previously aired a Regional Mexican music format branded as "1130 La Mexicana". In 2015, KXET began broadcasting community programs, produced by Slavic Family Media Center. It was branded as Slavic Family Radio.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KQRR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Bustos traps another one in Portland". Radio Business Report. October 29, 2009. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  4. ^ "Call Sign History".
  5. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
  6. ^ Cobo, Leila (June 20, 2011). "Bustos Media Rebuilding, Purchases Four Stations". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2012.
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