KBDG
KBDG (90.9 FM) is a radio station in Turlock, California, United States. It is owned by the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, Inc., and broadcasts a variety of Middle Eastern music, concentrating on Assyrian music.
| Frequency | 90.9 MHz |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Middle Eastern music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | October 4, 1976 |
Call sign meaning | "Bulldogs", as in the mascot of former owner Turlock High School[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 3051 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 730 watts |
| HAAT | 12.0 meters |
It has been operated by the Assyrian American Club since 1993; the club purchased it from original owner Turlock High School, which operated it as a training program and class for high school students.
History
Turlock High School obtained the permit for a new 10-watt educational radio station in town on December 19, 1975.[2] It began operation on October 4, 1976.[1] After 17 years, the high school sold the station off in 1993, with faculty advisor Bob Hoskins noting the school was more interested in starting a television production program. The Assyrian American Club bought the station for $17,000, fending off a rival bid from KADV (90.5 FM) in Modesto.[3]
References
- "THS starts broadcasting Monday". The Modesto Bee. October 1, 1976. p. C-2.
- FCC History Cards for KBDG
- Lindsay, Alvie (October 6, 1993). "End of an era: School's radio station sold off". The Modesto Bee. pp. A-1, A-14.
External links
- KBDG in the FCC FM station database
- KBDG on Radio-Locator
- KBDG in Nielsen Audio's FM station database