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| Broadcast area | Bakersfield and Vicinity |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1490 kHz |
| Branding | Tu Liga Radio 1490 AM |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Format | Sports radio |
| Affiliations |
TUDN Radio Las Vegas Raiders Spanish Radio Network |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| History | |
First air date | 1956 |
Former call signs | KMAP (1956–61) |
| Technical information [1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 35109 |
| Class | C |
| Power | 640 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°20′53″N 119°00′33″W / 35.34806°N 119.00917°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website |
www |
KWAC (1490 AM) is a Spanish language sports radio station serving the Bakersfield, California, area as a TUDN Radio affiliate. This station is under ownership of Lotus Communications. Its studios are located in southwest Bakersfield, while its transmitter is located south of downtown Bakersfield.
History
KWAC went on the air in 1956 as KMAP, owned by Morris Mindel. The station was sold in 1958 and became KWAC in 1961 when its owner, KMAP, Inc., was sold. The station was previously an affiliate of ESPN Deportes Radio. After ESPN Deportes Radio was discontinued on September 8, 2019, the station became an affiliate of TUDN Radio. [2]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWAC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ " TUDN Picks Up Some Former ESPN Deportes Radio Affiliates", Radio & Television Business Report. September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
External links
- FCC History Cards for KWAC
- KWAC in the FCC AM station database
- KWAC in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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