XHBAK-FM explained

XHBAK-FM
City:Bachajón, Chilón, Chiapas
Branding:Radio Ach' Lequilc'op
Airdate:March 21, 2015
Frequency:98.7 MHz
Format:Community radio
Erp:.997 kW
Callsign Meaning:BAts'il K'op
Owner:Comunidad Indígena Tseltal Asentada en la Localidad de Bachajón
Licensee:Comunicación Educativa y Cultural Bats'il K'op, A.C.

XHBAK-FM is a radio station in Bachajón, Chilón, Chiapas in Mexico. It broadcasts on 98.7 FM and is known as Radio Ach' Lequilc'op, broadcasting programs principally in Tzeltal to serve the local Mayan indigenous community.

History

The station launched on March 21, 2015, after receiving its permit in September 2014. It was originally held by a civil association, Comunicación Educativa y Cultural Bats'il K'op, A.C. In February 2017, in order to transition the station to a social indigenous concession, the station was transferred to direct control by the indigenous community.

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