KCSR

KCSR (610 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Chadron, Nebraska. The station is currently owned by Chadrad Communications, Inc. and features programming from CBS News Radio, Nebraska Cornhuskers, United Stations Radio Networks and Westwood One Sports. KCSR first signed on the air on May 9, 1954 at a frequency of 1450 kHz with a power of 1,000 watts. The station was originally issued to Community Service Radio, which was owned by Robert Fouse and William H. Finch. In 1963, it moved its frequency from 1450 kHz to 610 kHz, operating as a daytime-only station with 1,000 watts of power. Ownership changed again in July 1991 when Dennis and Kathleen Brown, operating as Chadrad Communications, purchased the station for $150,000. KCSR has a long history of broadcasting Chadron State College athletics, dating back to the mid-20th century. John Axtell served as the "Voice of the Eagles" for 27 years, providing play-by-play for CSC athletics before transitioning to become the News Director at KCSR.

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Radio station in Chadron, Nebraska, United States

KCSR

Chadron, Nebraska United States
Broadcast area	Nebraska Panhandle
Frequency	610 kHz C-QUAM AM stereo
Branding	Stereo AM 610
Programming
Language	English
Format	Country music
Affiliations	CBS News Radio Nebraska Cornhuskers United Stations Radio Networks Westwood One Sports
Ownership
Owner	Chadrad Communications, Inc.
Sister stations	KBPY
History
First air date	May 9, 1954 (1954-05-09)[1]
Call sign meaning	"Community Service Radio"
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	10081
Class	D
Power	1,000 watts (day) 118 watts (night)
Transmitter coordinates	42°49′56″N 103°1′0″W / 42.83222°N 103.01667°W / 42.83222; -103.01667
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	chadronradio.com

KCSR (610 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Chadron, Nebraska. The station is currently owned by Chadrad Communications, Inc. and features programming from CBS News Radio, Nebraska Cornhuskers, United Stations Radio Networks and Westwood One Sports.^[3]

KCSR first signed on the air on May 9, 1954 at a frequency of 1450 kHz with a power of 1,000 watts.^[4] The station was originally issued to Community Service Radio, which was owned by Robert Fouse and William H. Finch.^[5]

In 1963, it moved its frequency from 1450 kHz to 610 kHz, operating as a daytime-only station with 1,000 watts of power.^[6] Ownership changed again in July 1991 when Dennis and Kathleen Brown, operating as Chadrad Communications, purchased the station for $150,000.^[7]

KCSR has a long history of broadcasting Chadron State College athletics, dating back to the mid-20th century.^[8] John Axtell served as the "Voice of the Eagles" for 27 years, providing play-by-play for CSC athletics before transitioning to become the News Director at KCSR.^[9]

References

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1. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 (PDF). 2010. p. D-344. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCSR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
3. ^ "KCSR Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
4. ^ "610 AM, Chadron - Nebraska Broadcasters Association Archive". Retrieved January 13, 2026.
5. ^ "AM Station KCSR - Station Information - FCC Public Inspection Files". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
6. ^ "KCSR - Stereo 610 AM Radio – Listen Live & Stream Online". Radio.net. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
7. ^ "Staff Directory". Chadrad Communications. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
8. ^ "610 AM, Chadron - Nebraska Broadcasters Association Archive". Retrieved January 13, 2026.
9. ^ "Eagles have new 'voice' this year". Chadron State College Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2026.

External links

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• Facility details for Facility ID 10081 (KCSR) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KCSR in Nielsen Audio's AM station database