| Broadcast area | Kerrville-Fredericksburg, Texas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| Branding | 107.7 Mike FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Jam Broadcasting, LLC |
| KAXA, KRVL, KZAH | |
| History | |
First air date | 1982 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 25378 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 990 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 30°4′14″N 99°11′7″W / 30.07056°N 99.18528°W |
| Translator | 107.7 K299CA (Kerrville) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | jambroadcasting |
KERV (1230 AM) is a radio station licensed to Kerrville, Texas, United States, and serving the Kerrville-Fredericksburg area. The station is currently owned by Jam Broadcasting, LLC.[2]
History
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KERV-AM first began broadcasting in 1982, serving the Hill Country region of Texas.[3] The station has historically operated from facilities located at 301 Junction Highway in Kerrville.[4] Currently owned by Jam Broadcasting, LLC, the station features an Adult hits format.[5] Its programming is also simulcast on an FM translator, branding the service as "107.7 Mike FM" to reach a wider audience in the Kerrville-Fredericksburg area.
KERV-AM operates on a frequency of 1230 kHz and is classified as a Class C AM station. Its technical parameters include an unlimited power output of 1,000 watts (1 kW), utilizing a non-directional antenna system.[6]
The station serves Kerr County, a region with a diverse economic base including healthcare, tourism, and agriculture.[7] In July 2025, the station's coverage area was severely impacted by historic flash flooding of the Guadalupe River, which caused significant loss of life and property damage throughout Kerrville.[8] During the recovery efforts, local media and businesses collaborated to support the displaced residents and volunteers.[9]
During the initial hours of the crisis, Kerr County’s $7 million emergency radio network failed to provide reliable coverage, and many residents did not receive mobile "CodeRED" alerts until hours after the flooding began.[10] KERV and other local radio groups filled this gap by providing live reporting and real-time flood risk updates for residents in areas with compromised cellular service.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KERV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KERV Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved February 9, 2010.
- ^ "KERV-AM Kerrville". Texas Association of Broadcasters. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "FCC Mulls Over EBS Technology Comments" (PDF). World Radio History. December 8, 1993.
- ^ "KERV 1230 AM". JAM Broadcasting. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "AM Query Results: KERV". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
- ^ "A Brief History of Kerr County". Kerr County, Texas. September 8, 2009.
- ^ "Texas Officials Say They Didn't See the Flood Coming". ProPublica. July 16, 2025.
- ^ "Kerrville resident shares survival story amid floods". KHOU 11. July 8, 2025.
- ^ "Kerr County's emergency radio system failed in the aftermath of July Fourth flooding". Texas Standard. October 24, 2025.
- ^ "Here's How Broadcasters Are Aiding Texas Flood Recovery Efforts". Radio World. July 10, 2025.
Translators
[edit]KERV broadcasts on the following translator:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K299CA | 107.7 FM | Kerrville, Texas | 203201 | 250 | D | LMS |
External links
[edit]- Facility details for Facility ID 25378 (KERV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KERV in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 203201 (K299CA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K299CA at FCCdata.org
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