KADA (AM)

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{{Infobox radio station

| name = KADA

| logo =

| city = Ada, Oklahoma

| area =

| branding = Pirate Radio 102.3

| frequency = 1230 kHz

| translator = 102.3 K272FW (Ada)

| airdate = 1934

| format = Modern rock

| power = 1,000 watts unlimited

| class = C

| facility_id = 33259

| coordinates = {{coord|34|47|6.00|N|96|40|44.00|W|region:US-OK_type:landmark}}

| callsign_meaning = ADA, Oklahoma

| former_callsigns =

| affiliations =

| owner = The Chickasaw Nation

| licensee =

| sister_stations = KADA-FM, KCNP, KTLS-FM, KXFC, KYKC

| webcast =

| website = [http://www.pirateradioada.net pirateradioada.net]

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

KADA (1230 kHz, "Pirate Radio 102.3") is an AM radio station broadcasting a modern rock format. Licensed to Ada, Oklahoma, United States, the station (and its sister stations, KADA-FM 99.3, KYKC 100.1, KCNP 89.5, KXFC 105.5, and KTLS 106.5) are owned by The Chickasaw Nation.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KADA |title=KADA Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }}

==History==

KADA was a charter member of the Oklahoma Network when it was formed in 1937.{{cite news|title=New Okla. Network|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio-Daily/RA-1937/RA-1937-Feb.pdf|accessdate=19 May 2016|work=Radio Daily|date=February 9, 1937|page=1}}

File:KADA PirateRadio102.3 logo.jpg

On January 1, 2018, KADA changed formats from sports to active rock, branded as "Pirate Radio 102.3" (simulcast on FM translator K272FW/102.3-Ada).[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/122874/rock-102-3-pirate-radio-rises-ada/ Rock 102.3 Pirate Radio Rises in Ada] Radioinsight - February 2, 2018