WKDV
WKDV is a Regional Mexican formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Manassas, Virginia, serving Northern Virginia.[1] WKDV is owned and operated by Metro Radio, Inc.[4]
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| City | Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Manassas, Virginia Northern Virginia |
| Frequency | 1460 kHz |
| Branding | "La Ley WKDV" |
| Slogan | "La Que Manda en la Capital" "The Boss in the Capital" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Regional Mexican[1] |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Metro Radio, Inc. |
| Sister stations | WTNT |
| History | |
| First air date | October 1, 1957[2] |
| Former call signs | WPRW (1957-1993)[3] |
| Call sign meaning | W "KiDs" Virginia (affiliate of children-oriented Radio AAHS in the mid-90s) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 8672 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day and night |
| Transmitter coordinates | 38°45′0.0″N 77°30′49.0″W |
Former format
In the 1990s, the station was a Radio AAHS affiliate, which played children's music.[5]
Translator
In addition to the main station, WKDV is relayed by two FM translators to widen its broadcast area.[6]
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W249DX | 97.7 | Reston, Virginia | 202506 | 50 | 110 m (360 ft) | D | FCC |
| W292BC | 106.3 | Gainesville, Virginia | 147997 | 80 | 122.8 m (403 ft) | D | FCC |
References
- "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-567. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- "WKDV Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- "Radio AAHS Affiliates" - Radio AAHS Magazine. Radio AAHS. Jan–Feb 1996. p. 58.
- "W292BC Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
External links
- WKDV in the FCC's AM station database
- WKDV on Radio-Locator
- WKDV in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
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