KBDG

KBDG (90.9 FM) is a radio station in Turlock, California, United States. It is owned by the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, Inc., and broadcasts a variety of Middle Eastern music, concentrating on Assyrian music.

KBDG
Frequency90.9 MHz
Programming
FormatMiddle Eastern music
Ownership
OwnerAssyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, Inc.
History
First air date
October 4, 1976 (1976-10-04)
Call sign meaning
"Bulldogs", as in the mascot of former owner Turlock High School[1]
Technical information
Facility ID3051
ClassA
ERP730 watts
HAAT12.0 meters

It has been operated by the Assyrian American Club since 1993; the club purchased it from original owner Turlock High School, which operated it as a training program and class for high school students.

History

Turlock High School obtained the permit for a new 10-watt educational radio station in town on December 19, 1975.[2] It began operation on October 4, 1976.[1] After 17 years, the high school sold the station off in 1993, with faculty advisor Bob Hoskins noting the school was more interested in starting a television production program. The Assyrian American Club bought the station for $17,000, fending off a rival bid from KADV (90.5 FM) in Modesto.[3]

References

  1. "THS starts broadcasting Monday". The Modesto Bee. October 1, 1976. p. C-2.
  2. FCC History Cards for KBDG
  3. Lindsay, Alvie (October 6, 1993). "End of an era: School's radio station sold off". The Modesto Bee. pp. A-1, A-14.

37.517°N 120.870°W / 37.517; -120.870

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