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KDDS-FM

KDDS-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Elma, Washington, United States, it serves the Seattle area. Bustos Media used to own the station. In September 2010, Bustos transferred most of its licenses to Adelante Media Group as part of a settlement with its lenders.

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KDDS-FM
Broadcast area
Seattle metropolitan area
Frequency99.3 MHz
BrandingLa Gran D 99.3
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1981 (1981) (as KJMD)
Former call signs
  • KJMD (1980–1984)
  • KAYO-FM (1984–2005)
Technical information1
Licensing authority
FCC
33622
ClassC
ERP64,000 watts
HAAT742 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitelaradioseattle.com

KDDS-FM (99.3 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Elma, Washington, United States, it serves the Seattle area. Bustos Media used to own the station. In September 2010, Bustos transferred most of its licenses to Adelante Media Group as part of a settlement with its lenders.2

Formerly, 99.3 was KAYO, licensed to Aberdeen, Washington, and played a country music format. On June 8, 2005, the station switched to their current call letters and format.3

Effective December 10, 2014, Bustos Media reacquired KDDS-FM, along with eight other stations and a translator, from Adelante Media for $6 million.

References

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KDDS-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "NAP CLOSES ON BUSTOS, LAUNCHES ADELANTE". Radio Ink. September 27, 2010. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013.
  3. "99.3 KAYO Becomes la Gran D". June 9, 2005.
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