KBIC (105.7 FM, "Radio Vida") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Religious format.[1] Licensed to Raymondville, Texas, United States, the station serves the McAllen-Brownsville-Harlingen area. The station is currently owned by Christian Ministries of the Valley.[2]
| Broadcast area | Rio Grande Valley |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.7 (MHz) |
| Branding | Radio Vida |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish Religious |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Christian Ministries of the Valley |
| KRGE, KBPO, KXTO | |
| History | |
First air date | 1997 |
Former call signs | KQUF (1991) KARU (1991-1995) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 11082 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,800 watts |
| HAAT | 130 meters (430 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 26°26′37″N 97°42′8″W / 26.44361°N 97.70222°W |
| Translator(s) | 96.5 MHz K243BI (Weslaco) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The Federal Communications Commission issued a construction permit for the station on March 5, 1991.[3] The station was assigned the call sign KQUF on May 3, 1991. On October 7, 1991, the station changed its call sign to KARU, and on June 1, 1995, to the current KBIC.[4] The station was granted its license to cover on December 31, 1997.[5]
Translators edit
In addition to the main station, KBIC is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K243BI | 96.5 FM | Weslaco, Texas | 250 | D | FMQ |
References edit
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Summer 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
- ^ "KBIC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Application Search Details". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
- ^ "KBIC Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Application Search Details". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
External links edit
- Official website
- KBIC in the FCC FM station database
- KBIC in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- K243BI at FCCdata.org
- K243BI in the FCC FM station database
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