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KXXZ

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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
27984
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
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

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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

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  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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