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{{Infobox Radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KATD
| name = KATD
| image =
| above = Simulcasts [[KIQI]], [[San Francisco]]
| city = [[Pittsburg, California|Pittsburg]], [[California]]
| logo = File:KIQI 1010-990 logo.jpg
| area = [[Sacramento Valley]]
| city = [[Pittsburg, California]]
| branding =
| area = [[Sacramento Valley]]
| slogan =
| branding =
| frequency = 990 [[kHz]]
| frequency = 990 [[kHz]]
| airdate =
| airdate = [[1949 in radio|1949]]
| share =
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| share as of =
| format = [[Talk radio]] ([[brokered programming]])
| share source =
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s day<br>5,000 watts night
| format = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| erp =
| power = 10,000 [[watt]]s day<br>5,000 watts night
| haat =
| erp =
| class = B
| haat =
| facility_id = 52256
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| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|38|30|17|N|121|10|48|W|region:US-CA_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}}}
| class = B
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| callsign_meaning =
| facility_id = 52256
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| former_callsigns = KIXA (1990–1993)
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| coordinates = {{coord|38|30|17|N|121|10|48|W|region:US-CA_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
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| owner = [[Multicultural Broadcasting]]
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| callsign_meaning =
| licensee = Way Broadcasting Licensee, LLC
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| former_callsigns = [[KIXA]] (1990-1993)
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| sister_stations = [[KIQI]]
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| owner = [[Multicultural Broadcasting]]
| licensee =
| webcast =
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| website = {{url|kiqi1010am.com}}
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| sister_stations =
| affiliations = [[Oakland Athletics Radio Network|Oakland Athletics Spanish Radio Network]]
| webcast =
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| website = [http://www.kiqi1010am.com/ kiqi1010am.com]
| affiliations =
}}
}}

'''KATD''' (990 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] that rebroadcasts San Francisco station [[KIQI]]. Licensed to [[Pittsburg, California]], the station serves the [[Sacramento Valley]]. The station is currently owned by [[Multicultural Broadcasting]].<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KATD |title=KATD Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''KATD''' (990 [[AM broadcasting|AM]]) is a [[radio station]] that rebroadcasts [[San Francisco]] station [[KIQI]]. Licensed to [[Pittsburg, California]], the station serves the [[Sacramento Valley]]. The station is currently owned by [[Multicultural Broadcasting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/amq?call=KATD |title=KATD Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> KATD is partnered with the [[Oakland Athletics]] and broadcasts night and weekend home games.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.mlb.com/athletics/schedule/affiliates|title=Radio Broadcast Affiliates |work=mlb.com}}</ref>

[[990 AM]] is a Canadian [[clear-channel]] frequency. KATD protects the nighttime signal of [[CBW (AM)|CBW]] in [[Winnipeg]] by reducing power and using a signal nulled to the northeast. CBW and [[CBY (radio station)|CBY]] are the [[list of broadcast station classes#AM|Class A]] stations on 990&nbsp;kHz.


==History==
==History==
In the late 1950s, the station's call letters were "K-KIS." On January 1, 1960, Kay Kis Corporation assumed ownership of the station. The two principal owners were Len and Burrell Small (their grandfather was a former Illinois governor). The general manager was Jerry Bassett, who previously managed radio station WISC in Madison, Wisc.
In the late 1950s, the station's call letters were "KKIS." On January 1, 1960, Kay Kis Corporation assumed ownership of the station. The two principal owners were Len and Burrell Small (their grandfather was a former Illinois governor). The general manager was Jerry Bassett, who previously managed radio station WISC in Madison, Wisc.


The station went on the air as KIXA on 8-17-1990. On 9-8-1993, the station changed its call sign to the current KATD as a rebroadcast of KIQI.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=52256&Callsign=KATD |title=KATD Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
The station had the call letters KIXA on August 17, 1990. On September 8, 1993, the station changed its call sign to the current KATD as a rebroadcast of KIQI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=52256&Callsign=KATD52256|title=KATD Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


Prior to 1990, this frequency was occupied by KKIS, which was playing contemporary music as late as 1985 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4B_eyqws0].
Prior to 1990, this frequency was occupied by KKIS, which was playing Adult Top 40/Hot AC music as late as 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB4B_eyqws0|title=KKIS AM 990 Concord - Tom Richard Show 1985|work=[[YouTube]]|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=42019&.pdf FCC History Cards for KATD]
*{{AMQ|KATD}}
*[https://bayarearadio.org/history-index/kkis_timeline A Brief History Of Pittsburg’s 990 AM]
*{{AML|KATD}}
*{{AMARB|KATD}}
{{AM station data|KATD}}

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{{SF Radio}}
{{Sacramento Radio}}
{{Sacramento Radio}}
{{Multicultural Broadcasting}}
{{Multicultural Broadcasting}}


[[Category:Radio stations in California|ATD]]
[[Category:Radio stations in California|ATD]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1960]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1949]]

[[Category:Spanish-language radio stations in California|ATD]]
[[Category:Spanish-language radio stations in California|ATD]]
[[Category:1949 establishments in California]]
]
[[Category:Multicultural Broadcasting stations]]



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Revision as of 12:55, 27 April 2024

KATD
Simulcasts KIQI, San Francisco
Broadcast areaSacramento Valley
Frequency990 kHz
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatTalk radio (brokered programming)
AffiliationsOakland Athletics Spanish Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
KIQI
History
First air date
1949
Former call signs
KIXA (1990–1993)
Technical information
Facility ID52256
ClassB
Power10,000 watts day
5,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
38°30′17″N 121°10′48″W / 38.50472°N 121.18000°W / 38.50472; -121.18000
Links
Websitekiqi1010am.com

KATD (990 AM) is a radio station that rebroadcasts San Francisco station KIQI. Licensed to Pittsburg, California, the station serves the Sacramento Valley. The station is currently owned by Multicultural Broadcasting.[1] KATD is partnered with the Oakland Athletics and broadcasts night and weekend home games.[2]

990 AM is a Canadian clear-channel frequency. KATD protects the nighttime signal of CBW in Winnipeg by reducing power and using a signal nulled to the northeast. CBW and CBY are the Class A stations on 990 kHz.

History

In the late 1950s, the station's call letters were "KKIS." On January 1, 1960, Kay Kis Corporation assumed ownership of the station. The two principal owners were Len and Burrell Small (their grandfather was a former Illinois governor). The general manager was Jerry Bassett, who previously managed radio station WISC in Madison, Wisc.

The station had the call letters KIXA on August 17, 1990. On September 8, 1993, the station changed its call sign to the current KATD as a rebroadcast of KIQI.[3]

Prior to 1990, this frequency was occupied by KKIS, which was playing Adult Top 40/Hot AC music as late as 1985.[4]

References

  1. ^ "KATD Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ^ "Radio Broadcast Affiliates". mlb.com.
  3. ^ "KATD Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ "KKIS AM 990 Concord - Tom Richard Show 1985". YouTube. Retrieved December 30, 2023.


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