KELR-FM

Infobox Radio station
name = KELR-FM


city = Chariton, Iowa
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frequency = 105.3 (MHz)
format = Classic Hits
power =
erp = 50,000 watts
haat = convert|118|m|ft|abbr=on|0
class = C2
facility_id = 17776
coordinates = coord|41|00|49|N|93|17|28|W|region:US_type:city
callsign_meaning =
former_callsigns = KYRS
owner = FMC Broadcasting, Inc
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website = [http://www.kelr.com www.kelr.com] |

KELR-FM (105.3 FM) is a commercial radio station that serves the Chariton, Iowa area. The station broadcasts a Classic Hits format. KELR-FM is licensed to FMC Broadcasting, Inc which is owned by Thomas A. Palen who also owns KLEE and KOTM-FM in Ottumwa, Iowa. [ [http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/own_list.pl?Facility_id=17776 FCC Ownership database] ]

KELR-FM also broadcasts the Saint Louis Cardinals baseball games and the Chariton High School Chargers games.

The station was originally licensed as KYRS but changed callsigns to KELR-FM on February 14, 1986. [ [http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=17776&Callsign=KELR-FM FCC Callsign History database] ]

The transmitter and broadcast tower are located on the east side of Chariton. According to the Antenna Structure Registration database, the tower is convert|111|m|ft|abbr=on|0 tall with the FM broadcast antenna mounted at the convert|104|m|ft|abbr=on|0 level. [ [http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/asrRegistration.jsp?regKey=625284 FCC Antenna Structure Registration database] ] The calculated Height Above Average Terrain is convert|118|m|ft|abbr=on|0. The FM antenna array is a SHPX6AE manufactured by ERI. [ [http://www.eriinc.com/products/rbs/index.htm Electronics Research Inc antenna website] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.kelr.com KELR-FM website]