KDSK (AM)
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Branding | KDSK Sound Souvenirs 1240 & 92.7 |
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Programming | |
Format | Oldies |
Affiliations | SRN News |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KDSK-FM, KMIN | |
History | |
First air date | 1983 (as KLTN) |
Former call signs | KLTN (1981–1988) KALY (1988–2013) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 59687 |
Class | C |
Power | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°12′6″N 106°35′56″W / 35.20167°N 106.59889°W |
Translator(s) | 92.9 K225CH (Rio Rancho) |
Repeater(s) | 92.7 KDSK-FM (Grants) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | kdsk |
KDSK (1240
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History
Latin and Children's Formats
The station
The Walt Disney Company took then KALY, and five other stations slated to be sold, off the air on January 22, 2010.[2][3] In late 2010, the Jennifer Smart Foundation purchased the station from Disney for the JENNiRADIO format with station profits being donated to other charities.[4] The station was back on the air with JENNiRADIO format on December 18, 2010.[5]
KDSK
On October 16, 2012, Derek Underhill's KD Radio, Inc. consummated the purchase of KALY at a price of $225,000. The station flipped call letters to KDSK on March 8, 2013.
Through Learfield Sports, New Mexico State University football and basketball were broadcasting on KDSK for the 2015–16 season.[6]
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Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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K225CH | 92.9 FM | Rio Rancho, New Mexico | 1721945 | 250 | D | LMS |
Notable Radio Personality's Deaths
Dj Donn Webb (1943–2023)
In February of 2023 KDSK announced the death of long-time DJ, Donn Webb who died at age 79. Don was well known and well liked by the listeners having been a KDSK radio personality for almost 20 years. Prior to his passing Donn graciously donated his lifetime collection of music, photos with musicians and memorabilia to New Mexico State University in 2021.[9][10]
References
- ^ "KDSK Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "Radio Disney Takes Six Stations Silent". All Access. January 28, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ Zucker, John W (January 26, 2010). "Notification of Suspension of Operations / Request for Silent STA". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ Rayburn, Rosalie (August 13, 2011). "Teen Radio Host Is Looking For Studio". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "14-Year-Old Station Owner Offers JENNiRADIO App". All Access. June 13, 2011. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Sickenger, Ken (September 2, 2015). "Aggies sports have new radio homes". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "FCC Applications 1/24".
- ^ "CDBS Print".
- ^ Lopez, Diego (February 22, 2023). "Community Leader, Citizen Writer Passes". Cibola Citizen. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/albuquerque-nm/donn-webb-1943-2023-11163168