KKBA

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KKBA
KKBA ROCK92.7 logo.png
Broadcast area Corpus Christi, Texas
Alice, Texas
Kingsville, Texas
Frequency 92.7 FM MHz
BrandingRock 92.7
Programming
Format Active rock [1]
Ownership
OwnerMalkan Interactive Communications
KEYS, KZFM
History
First air date
November, 1981 [2]
Former call signs
KODK (1981–1990)
KNGV (1990–1995) [3]
Call sign meaning
KKBAy
former branding
Technical information
Facility ID 34918
Class C2
Power 50,000 watts
HAAT 250.7 meters (823 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
27°39′33.0″N97°34′12.0″W / 27.659167°N 97.570000°W / 27.659167; -97.570000
Links
Webcast KKBA Webstream
Website KKBA Online

KKBA (92.7 FM) is an active rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Kingsville, Texas, serving Corpus Christi, Alice, and Kingsville in Texas. [1] KKBA is locally owned and operated by Malkan Interactive Communications. [4] [5]

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History

On September 4, 2015, KKBA switched from a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary format to Active Rock as "Rock 92-7". [6] Malkan added the San Antonio-based "Billy Madison Show" to mornings. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings . Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-533. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  4. "KKBA Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  5. "Malkan Interactive Communications KZFM/KKBA/KEYS Radio - RADIO -BROADCASTING - Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce". Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Venta, Lance (September 5, 2015). "92.7 KKBA Corpus Christi Flips To Rock". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 5, 2015.