KVOC
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KVOC is a commercial radio station
licensed to Casper, Wyoming operating on 1230 kHz. KVOC broadcasts an adult standards
.
format, ending some time in the late 1990s when its was sold to its current owner. At that time it changed over to an oldies
format, before switching to its present format.
During the '90s before the sale of the station it was the home of "The Rush Limbaugh Show
." While the first two hours were broadcast live the last hour was run one hour later at 1 pm instead of 12 noon, in order to allow the station to air its own programing in that time slot. The station also aired programing from the Northern Ag Network, as well as weather forecasts from Don Day in addition to its own "Sky Watch" forecasts. In addition to the above listed programing the station was also the home of Paul Harvey
, as well as the American Country Countdown
. Now Rush Limbaugh, The Northern Ag Network, and Don Day can be heard on K2 Radio.
KVOC was one of Casper's first country radio stations to be heard in stereo. The station did not actually broadcast in stereo. Instead the local cable company rebroadcast this station on the FM dial. Cable subscribers who plugged their coaxial cable into their stereo could listen to KVOC, as well as channels like HBO through the stereo. This service was known, as cable stereo, or cable radio
, or cable FM.
format. Recently the station stopped airing ESPN Radio's programming. The ESPN programming was picked up by competitor KKTL
(1400 AM). Also for much of its life it has been affiliated with ABC Radio.
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
licensed to Casper, Wyoming operating on 1230 kHz. KVOC broadcasts an adult standards
Adult standards
Adult standards is a North American radio format heard primarily on AM or class A FM stations.Adult standards is aimed at "mature" adults, meaning mainly those persons over 50 years of age, but it is mostly targeted for senior citizens...
.
Station History
The station was started in 1946 and for a number of years was one of only 3 radio stations operating in Casper, WY. KVOC was originally owned by Natrona Country Tribune. The station was bought by Harry and Alice Bubeck in 1964. The station remained under the ownership of one of the Buberck's until being sold to its current owner Mt. Rushmore Broadcasting in the late 90s. Even after the sale Alice continued her "Morning Magazine" program on station. KVOC started out, with a middle of the road (music) format. Then in the late 1960s the station switched over to a country musicCountry music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
format, ending some time in the late 1990s when its was sold to its current owner. At that time it changed over to an oldies
Oldies
Oldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
format, before switching to its present format.
During the '90s before the sale of the station it was the home of "The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show is an American talk radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh on Premiere Radio Networks...
." While the first two hours were broadcast live the last hour was run one hour later at 1 pm instead of 12 noon, in order to allow the station to air its own programing in that time slot. The station also aired programing from the Northern Ag Network, as well as weather forecasts from Don Day in addition to its own "Sky Watch" forecasts. In addition to the above listed programing the station was also the home of Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey Aurandt , better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks. He broadcast News and Comment on weekday mornings and mid-days, and at noon on Saturdays, as well as his famous The Rest of the Story segments. His listening audience was estimated, at...
, as well as the American Country Countdown
American Country Countdown
American Country Countdown, also known as ACC or American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, is an internationally syndicated radio program which counts down the top 30 country songs of the previous week, from No. 30 to No. 1, according to the Mediabase country chart...
. Now Rush Limbaugh, The Northern Ag Network, and Don Day can be heard on K2 Radio.
KVOC was one of Casper's first country radio stations to be heard in stereo. The station did not actually broadcast in stereo. Instead the local cable company rebroadcast this station on the FM dial. Cable subscribers who plugged their coaxial cable into their stereo could listen to KVOC, as well as channels like HBO through the stereo. This service was known, as cable stereo, or cable radio
Cable radio
Cable radio or cable FM is a concept similar to that of cable television, bringing radio signals into homes and businesses via coaxial cable. It is generally used as cable TV was in its early days when it was "community antenna television", to enhance the quality of terrestrial radio signals that...
, or cable FM.
Programing
KVOC features an adult standardsAdult standards
Adult standards is a North American radio format heard primarily on AM or class A FM stations.Adult standards is aimed at "mature" adults, meaning mainly those persons over 50 years of age, but it is mostly targeted for senior citizens...
format. Recently the station stopped airing ESPN Radio's programming. The ESPN programming was picked up by competitor KKTL
KKTL
KKTL is a commercial radio station licensed to Casper, Wyoming operating on 1400 kHz. KKTL airs sports talk daily. Most of the programming is sports talk from ESPN Radio, with hosts such as Mike and Mike...
(1400 AM). Also for much of its life it has been affiliated with ABC Radio.
Studio and signal
KVOC's transmitter is located next to the former studio on east 15th Street. Its present studio is located at 218 N Wolcott in downtown Casper, along with its sister stations. With its 1,000 watt signal, KVOC reaches most of central WyomingWyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
.