| Country | US |
|---|---|
| City | Hamlet, North Carolina |
| Frequency | 1250 kHz |
| Format | Gospel |
| Power | 1,000 watts day 80 watts night |
| Class | D |
| Facility id | 56324 |
| Coordinates | 34°53′6.00″N 79°40′50.00″W |
| Owner | The Mclaurin Group |
| Website | www.wkdx.net |
WKDX (1250 AM) "The Spirit" is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format.[1] Licensed to Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. The station is currently owned by The McLaurin Group.[2]
History
WKDX was originally constructed and owned by Risden Allen Lyon of Wadesboro, North Carolina. The station was constructed in 1956.[citation needed]
Lyon sold the station to Peace Valley Baptist Church effective July 31, 1991.[3] In 1992 the Lyon family sued Peace Valley Baptist Church and several individuals involved with the transaction for non-payment, and regained ownership.
In 2000 the Lyon family sold WKDX to the McLaurin Group.
References
- ^ "WKDX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron
- ^ Tom MacCallum, "No Peace in the Valley," Richmond County Daily Journal, February 13, 2008.
External links
- Official Website Archived August 20, 2008 at the Wayback Machine