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KBDG

Coordinates: 37°31′01″N 120°52′12″W / 37.517°N 120.870°W / 37.517; -120.870
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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[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID3051
ClassA
ERP730 watts
HAAT12.0 meters
Links
Public license information

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.

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

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Turlock High School obtained the permit for a new 10-watt educational radio station in town on December 19, 1975.[3] 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.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "THS starts broadcasting Monday". The Modesto Bee. October 1, 1976. p. C-2.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBDG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ FCC History Cards for KBDG
  4. ^ Lindsay, Alvie (October 6, 1993). "End of an era: School's radio station sold off". The Modesto Bee. pp. A-1, A-14.
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37°31′01″N 120°52′12″W / 37.517°N 120.870°W / 37.517; -120.870