XECB-AM explained

Above:Simulcast with XHDY-FM 107.1
XECB-AM
City:San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
Country:MX
Frequency:1460 AM
Branding:Radio Ranchito
Format:Ranchera
Owner:Radio Grupo OIR
Licensee:Radio Impulsora de San Luis, S.A. de C.V.
Sister Stations:XHLBL-FM, XHSLR-FM
Airdate:October 20, 1950
Callsign Meaning:Carlos Blando (original concessionaire)
Class:B
Power:10,000 watts day/250 watts night
Coordinates:32.4608°N -114.8169°W

XECB-AM is a radio station on 1460 AM in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. It is owned by Radio Grupo OIR and is known as Radio Ranchito, carrying a ranchera format.

History

XECB received its concession on October 20, 1950. It broadcast on 1450 kHz and was owned by and named for Mexicali radio pioneer Carlos Blando. The 250-watt station upgraded power to 1,000 watts by the 1980s and was sold to its current concessionaire in 1994.

On November 13, 2002, XECB was cleared to move to 1460 kHz with higher power.

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