KXXZ

KXXZ
Frequency95.9 MHz
BrandingEl Portal 95.9
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
AffiliationsABC Radio
Ownership
Owner
  • California Communications of Barstow, LLC
  • (Dos Costas Communications Corporation)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID27984
ClassB1
ERP8,900 watts
HAAT148 meters (486 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
34°51′22″N 117°3′0″W / 34.85611°N 117.05000°W / 34.85611; -117.05000
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitemikegradio.wix.com/elportal959fm

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.[2]

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. [3]

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.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXXZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook 1995. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 1995. p. B-35. ISBN 0-8352-3601-3. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  3. ^ "Heftel Says '¡Hola!' To Arizona With One 'Hot' Buy" (PDF). Radio and Records. February 5, 1999. p. 6. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  4. ^ "Victor Valley, CA Cluster Changes Hands". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. June 25, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  5. ^ "BAS Spins Two From Ohio Deal". AllAccess.com. All Access Music Group. July 2, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2019.


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