| City | Dickinson, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Branding | The Classic 1230 |
| Frequency | 1230 kHz (HD Radio) |
| Airdate | May 16, 1947 |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Power | 1,000 watts (unlimited) |
| Class | C |
| Facility id | 62361 |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Coordinates | 46°52′21″N 102°44′38″W |
| Callsign meaning | Dickinson |
| Affiliations | ABC News Radio |
| Owner | Starrdak, Inc. |
| Website | www.kdix.net |
KDIX (1230 AM, "The Classic 1230") is a radio station licensed to serve Dickinson, North Dakota, United States. It airs a classic hits music format[1] and carries network news from CBS News Radio. The station is also heard on translator station] K264CV (100.7 FM) in Dickinson. KDIX is owned by Starrdak, Inc.
History
KDIX radio first went on the air May 16, 1947, with 250 watts of power.[2] It was purchased by Lee and Darlene Leiss in 1992 and the format was changed from Top 40 adult contemporary, to country rock and songs from the 1970s through the 1980s. This format change was to increase focus on the main age demographic of the area. Sports, local news and agriculture information, are the station's main programming features.
One of the best known radio voices in North Dakota, Rod Kleinjan has been on the air since 1972 serving Dickinson and the southwest North Dakota region with daily news, weather, and sports updates.
The station was assigned the KDIX call letters by the Federal Communications Commission.[3]
References
- ^ "Winter 2008 Station Information Profile". Arbitron
- ^ "New Dickinson Radio Station Goes on Air Friday: Full-Scale Operation To Begin". The Dickinson Press. May 15, 1947. pp. 1, 3. Retrieved December 27, 2025. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database