KBIC
Radio station in Raymondville, Texas, United States
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KBIC (105.7 FM, "Radio Vida") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish Religious format.[2] 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.[3]
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| Broadcast area | Rio Grande Valley |
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| 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[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 11082 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,800 watts |
| HAAT | 130 meters (430 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 26°26′37″N 97°42′8″W |
| Translator | 96.5 MHz K243BI (Weslaco) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | Official website |
History
The Federal Communications Commission issued a construction permit for the station on March 5, 1991.[4] 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.[5] The station was granted its license to cover on December 31, 1997.[6]
Translators
In addition to the main station, KBIC is relayed by an additional translator to widen its broadcast area.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | FID | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K243BI | 96.5 FM | Weslaco, Texas | 139765 | 250 | D | LMS |
