HISTORY OF KOBC RADIO
In May of 1966 KGNT-AM went on the air from the Chapel on the campus of Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College). The 3 watt station was started for training purposes and could only be picked up within a 100 foot radius from any building on campus.
On February 24th, 1967 an application to the FCC was accepted for a construction permit for a 10-watt non-commercial, educational FM station. By the next fall, KOBC was on the air operating at the frequency of 91.1 FM.
The support of KOBC continued to grow over the years and in 1972 approval was received from the FCC to increase power to 30,000 watts, raise the tower height to 250 feet, and change the frequency to 90.7 FM.
In December 1987, a translator was added in Chanute, Kansas at 103.1 FM. The following July a translator in Fayetteville, Arkansas was added at a frequency of 100.1 FM. Following the start up of a Christian radio station in the Fayetteville area, the Arkansas translator was dropped in 1996. The Chanute translator remains in operation today.
In 1996 all KOBC-FM studios and offices were moved to the current facility located at 2711 Peace Church Avenue in Joplin.
On November 10th, 1998, KOBC was granted a license to operate at 60,000 watts at a tower height of 500 feet which increased our coverage area by about 40%.
The ministry of KOBC continues to reach into the 4-State area with the message of Jesus. On October 17th, 2004, KOBC 90.7 FM completed 30 years of ministry to the 4-State community.