KCAB (AM)

{{short description|News/talk radio station in Dardanelle, Arkansas, United States}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| name = KCAB

| logo =

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| city = Dardanelle, Arkansas

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| branding = 97.1 Bob FM

| frequency = 980 kHz

| translator = 97.1 K246CT (Dardanelle)

| repeater =

| airdate = 1980

| format = Adult hits

| power = 5,000 watts day
32 watts night

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| class = D

| facility_id = 31885

| coordinates = {{coord|35|13|20|N|93|10|8|W|region:US-AR_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

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| former_callsigns =

| owner = Bobby Caldwell

| licensee = EAB of Russellville, LLC

| sister_stations = KCJC, KCON, KASR, KVOM, KVOM-FM, KWKK, KYEL

| webcast = [http://live.mystreamplayer.com/kcab Listen Live]

| website =

| affiliations = Bob FM network

| licensing_authority= FCC

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KCAB (980 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Dardanelle, Arkansas, United States. The station is currently owned by Bobby Caldwell's East Arkansas Broadcasters, through licensee EAB of Russellville, LLC.{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KCAB |title=KCAB Facility Record |work=United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division }}{{cite web|url=http://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SU08&band=fm&callLetter=KCAB|title=KCAB Station Information Profile|publisher=Arbitron}}

File:KCAB AM980 logo.jpg

Formerly owned by Max Media, KCAB and five other stations were sold to current owners East Arkansas Broadcasters for $3 million; the transaction was consummated on January 9, 2014. The station simulcasts on a translator, FM 97.1.

Programming

KCAB's former weekday local programming included the "Swap Shop" program from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m (also airs on Saturdays); and "Spotlight on the River Valley," a local talk show hosted by Johnny Story. Syndicated programming included "Good Day" with Doug Stephan, The Rush Limbaugh Show and Sean Hannity. The station also aired Arkansas Tech University sports.

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