KXDP-LD explained

Callsign:KXDP-LD
Atsc3:yes
Location:Denver, Colorado
Country:United States
Branding:La Invasora 87.7
Digital:6 (VHF)
Virtual:18
Owner:Syncom Media Group, Inc.
Callsign Meaning:Denver Deportes (former format)
Former Affiliations:ESPN Deportes Radio (July 7–27, 2010)
Former Callsigns:K55IO (2003–2005)
K30IR (2005)
KLPT-LP (2005–2010)
KXDP-LP (2010–2021)
Former Channel Numbers:Analog:
55 (UHF, 2003–2005)
30 (UHF, 2005–2010)
6 (VHF, 2010–2021)
Erp:3 kW
Haat:419.30NaN0
Class:LD
Facility Id:67552
Coordinates:39.9133°N -105.2925°W
Licensing Authority:FCC
Embed Header:Radio station information
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Child:yes
Format:Regional Mexican

KXDP-LD, virtual channel 18 (VHF digital channel 6), is a low-power[1] television station licensed to Denver, Colorado, United States. Owned by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina–based Syncom Media Group, it broadcasts a Regional Mexican radio format as "La Invasora 87.7".

History

Because the station broadcast an analog signal on channel 6, its audio could be received at 87.75 MHz FM. Originally carrying a Spanish format, the station's audio programming changed to sports with ESPN Deportes Radio on July 7, 2010, with English-language local programming on July 27, 2010.[2] [3] The English language programming was soon moved to KDSP 102.3.

The station received its license for digital operation on July 12, 2021, changing its call sign to KXDP-LD, at which point the analog radio signal went silent.

On July 18, 2021, KXDP-LD received special temporary authority from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to air its audio signal on 87.75 MHz FM again. On July 20, 2023, an FCC "Report and Order" included this station as one of 13 "FM6" stations allowed to continue to operate an FM radio broadcast, as a "ancillary or supplementary" service.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KXDP-LD Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, visual division . 2010-07-26.
  2. Web site: Game On In Denver, Jack? . Radio Insight . 2010-07-26.
  3. News: New names, dial places for Denver's sports-talk radio . . 2010-07-26 . Dusty . Saunders . 2010-07-26.
  4. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-23-58A1.pdf "Fifth Report and Order: In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television and Television Translator Stations"