XEBAL-AM

XEBAL-AM is a radio station in Bécal, Campeche, Mexico. It broadcasts on 1470 AM and is known as La Voz Maya de México.

XEBAL-AM
Broadcast areaCampeche
Frequency1470 AM
BrandingLa Voz Maya de México
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
OwnerCadena Cultural Becaleña, A.C.
History
First air date
March 4, 1980
Call sign meaning
BécAL
Technical information
ClassB
Power2.5 kW day
500 watts night[1]
Transmitter coordinates
20°25′37″N 90°01′48.5″W
Links
WebcastListen live
Websitexeba1470.com

History

The idea of forming a radio station in Bécal first came forth in the 1960s, led by Josué and Azael Uc Canul. However, the government demanded more legal requirements than they could supply at the time. In 1977, Cadena Cultural Becaleña, A.C., was formed. In 1978, it obtained a permit; the next year, the station bought a 1 kW transmitter from Pennsylvania in the United States.[2]

On March 4, 1980, XEBAL-AM 1470 took to the air, becoming the first radio station in the municipality of Calkiní. It initially operated from 6am to 6pm with instrumental and classical music and cultural programming. 1992 saw a new 2.5 kW transmitter being placed into service.

In 2000, the station expanded its facilities and began programming from 6am to midnight each day. Programming includes Christian evangelism, baseball and cultural and social programming.

References
  1. Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones. Infraestructura de Estaciones de Radio AM. Last modified 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2014-06-18. Technical information from the IFT Coverage Viewer.
  2. History of XEBAL


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