KXXZ explained

KXXZ
City:Barstow, California
Branding:El Portal 95.9
Frequency:95.9 MHz
Format:Regional Mexican
Erp:8,900 watts
Haat:148m (486feet)
Class:B1
Facility Id:27984
Coordinates:34.8561°N -117.05°W
Owner:California Communications of Barstow, LLC
Licensee:Dos Costas Communications Corporation
Licensing Authority:FCC

KXXZ (95.9 MHz), "El Portal 95.9") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Barstow, California, United States. The station is owned by California Communications of Barstow, LLC and broadcasts a regional Mexican format featuring programming syndicated by ABC Radio.

History

KXXZ was first signed on in 1989 by Hub Broadcasting Inc. with an album-oriented rock format as 95.9 The Burner.[1]

In 1999, Hub Broadcasting sold KXXZ to Tele-Media Broadcasting LLC, headed by Robert Tudek, for $600,000. At the time, the station aired a classic hits format. [2]

In June 2008, Dos Costas Communications Corporation sold KXXZ and sister stations KDUC, KDUQ, and KSZL to California Communications of Barstow, LLC for $4.3 million.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S. . Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook 1995 . R.R. Bowker . New Providence, New Jersey . 0-8352-3601-3 . B-35 . 1995 . January 6, 2019 .
  2. Heftel Says '¡Hola!' To Arizona With One 'Hot' Buy . Radio and Records . 6 . February 5, 1999 . January 6, 2019 .
  3. News: Victor Valley, CA Cluster Changes Hands . AllAccess.com . All Access Music Group . June 25, 2008 . January 6, 2019 .
  4. News: BAS Spins Two From Ohio Deal . AllAccess.com . All Access Music Group . July 2, 2008 . January 6, 2019 .