KKDG

Last updated
KKDG
Broadcast area Four Corners
Frequency 99.7 MHz
BrandingRadio Free Durango
Programming
Format Adult album alternative
Ownership
OwnerHutton Broadcasting, LLC
KDGO, KPTE
History
First air date
July 1, 1995 (as KWXA)
Former call signs
KWXA (1992–1998)
KPTE (1998–2014)
Call sign meaning
DuranGo
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 8779
Class C2
ERP 9,200 watts
HAAT 344 meters (1,129 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°20′21″N107°49′25″W / 37.33917°N 107.82361°W / 37.33917; -107.82361
Translator(s) 92.3 K222CP (Durango)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website KKDG Online

KKDG (99.7 FM) is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Durango, Colorado and serves the Four Corners area. The station is currently owned by Hutton Broadcasting, LLC and is airing an adult album alternative format. [2] [3]

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History

The station was assigned the call letters KWXA on July 2, 1992. On April 10, 1998, the station became KPTE, then became the current KKDG on January 29, 2014. [4]

On September 26, 2024, KKDG dropped its top 40/CHR format and began stunting as "99.7 Doggy FM" with music for and about dogs. [5]

On October 3, 2024, KKDG was officially relaunched as Radio Free Durango with an adult album alternative format. [6]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KKDG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KKDG Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "KKDG Station Information Profile". Arbitron.
  4. "KKDG Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission.
  5. KKDG Goes to the Dogs Radioinsight - September 26, 2024
  6. KKDG Flips to AAA Radio Free Durango Radioinsight - October 4, 2024