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1984

What happened with KKFI in 1984

1984 History

02/06/201902/20/2019 | Tom Crane

In 1984, some momentous changes occurred! After 7 years of struggle, the Federal Communications Commission gave its approval for Mid-Coast’s application and a construction permit to build a radio station!

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Flyers & Brochures 1984

01/03/201902/23/2019 | Tom Crane

Materials for 1984 are needed and may be uploaded in the future. If you have any flyers, brochures, and mailers, you are encouraged to share them so they may be included in this KKFI history website!

Recorder used for original KKFI programs, 1988

Random Amazing People

Barbara Crist in the KKFI basement studio, 1988
Band Auction 2018
Tom Crane and Tish Hinton 2/28/88 first day on-air
M.C, Richardson at the switching on of the new transmitter

A Brief History of KKFI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYL_-uB3Sw

Tish Hinton & Barb Blake on the First Day

https://www.kkfistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/First-Day-022888.ogg

1989 Winter Program Guide

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