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- ↑ "Triad Broadcasting Company Secures $80 Million in Equity Capital for Acquisition of U.S. Mid-Market Radio Station" (Press release). Monterey, California: Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC. 2000-03-21. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
- ↑ "Triad Broadcasting Company Announces Sale to L & L Broadcasting, LLC" (PDF) (Press release). Monterey, California: Triad Broadcasting Company, LLC. November 30, 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
- ↑ FCC file number BAL-20121130AYE and its Attachment 17 "Multiple Ownership Exhibit". Retrieved 2013-02-01.
