KDAE explained

KDAE
City:Sinton, Texas
Branding:Radio Libertad
Frequency:1590 kHz
Format:Spanish Religious
Power:1,000 watts day
500 watts night
Class:B
Facility Id:63346
Former Callsigns:KIKN (1970–1984) KTOD (1959–1970)
Owner:The Worship Center of Kingsville
Licensing Authority:FCC

KDAE (1590 AM, "Radio Libertad") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish religious format.[1] Radio Libertad's programming is a variety of Spanish Christian music that ranges from Conjunto, Tejano, Mariachi, Salsa, Reggaton, Rock, Pop and Rap along with Praise & Worship programs. It is licensed to Sinton, Texas, United States, with studios in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The station is currently owned by The Worship Center of Kingsville.

History

The station began as KTOD in the late 1950s, featuring an Easy Listening format. In July, 1970, the call letters were changed to KIKN and the format was changed to country music. During the 1970s, KIKN was one of the most popular stations in the Corpus Christi market. The station changed its call sign on August 31, 1984 from KIKN to the current KDAE.[2] On January 11, 1999, the station's license was assigned by Nueces Radio Partners, LP to the current owners.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Station Information Profile . Summer 2009 . . July 19, 2009.
  2. Web site: Call Sign History . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . August 3, 2009 .
  3. Web site: Application Search Details . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division . August 3, 2009.