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| city = [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]
| city = [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]
| area = [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]
| area = [[Little Rock, Arkansas]]
| branding =
| branding = ''Faith Talk 99.5''
| slogan =
| slogan =
| frequency = 99.5 [[MHz]]
| frequency = 99.5 [[MHz]]
| airdate = 1991-07-26 (as KLVV)
| airdate = 1991-07-26 (as KLVV)
| format = [[Dark (broadcasting)|Silent]]
| format = [[Christian radio]]
| erp = 3,000 [[watt]]s
| erp = 6,000 [[watt]]s
| haat = 95 meters
| haat = 95 meters
| class = A
| class = A
| facility_id = 47309
| facility_id = 47309
| coordinates = {{coord|34|45|58.00|N| 92|17|38.00|W|region:US-AR_type:landmark}}
| coordinates = {{coord|34|45|58.00|N| 92|17|38.00|W|region:US-AR_type:landmark}}
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''ids '''DIS'''ney
| callsign_meaning = '''K'''ids '''DIS'''ney (previous format)
| former_callsigns = KLVV (1991-1992)<br>KYFX (1992-2003)
| former_callsigns = KLVV (1991-1992)<br>KYFX (1992-2003)
| affiliations =
| affiliations =
| owner = [[The Walt Disney Company]]<br><small>(sale to [[Salem Communications]] pending)</small>
| owner = [[Salem Communications]]
| licensee = Radio Disney Group, LLC
| licensee =
| sister_stations =
| sister_stations =
| webcast =
| webcast = [http://saleminteractivemedia.com/ListenLive/Player/KDISFM Listen Live]
| website =
| website = [http://faithtalk995.com faithtalk995.com]
}}
}}
'''KDIS-FM''' (99.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] (currently on [[Dark (broadcasting)|Silent]]<ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101566521&formid=910&fac_num=47309 Notification of Suspension of Operations KDIS-FM] - United States [[Federal Communications Commission]]</ref>) licensed to [[Little Rock, Arkansas]], USA. The station is currently owned by [[the Walt Disney Company]].<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KDIS-FM |title=KDIS-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''KDIS-FM''' (99.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]]<ref>[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts?context=25&appn=101566521&formid=910&fac_num=47309 Notification of Suspension of Operations KDIS-FM] - United States [[Federal Communications Commission]]</ref>) licensed to [[Little Rock, Arkansas]], USA. The station is currently owned by [[Salem Communications]].<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KDIS-FM |title=KDIS-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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In June 2013, Disney put KDIS-FM and six other [[Radio Disney]] stations in medium markets up for sale, in order to refocus the network's broadcast distribution on top-25 markets.<ref name=v-2013selloff>{{cite news|last=Graser|first=Marc|title=Radio Disney Stations Up for Sale (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/radio-disney-stations-up-for-sale-exclusive-1200491810/|accessdate=June 4, 2013|newspaper=[[Variety (magazine){{!}}Variety]]|date=June 4, 2013}}</ref> On July 31, 2013, KDIS-FM dropped the Radio Disney affiliation and went [[Dark (broadcasting)|silent]]; in October, Disney filed to sell KDIS-FM, as well as [[KRDY]] in [[San Antonio, Texas]], to [[Salem Communications]].<ref name=fcc-saletosalem>{{cite web|title=APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1577494&Service=FM&Form_id=314&Facility_id=47309|work=CDBS Public Access|publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|accessdate=October 30, 2013|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref>
In June 2013, Disney put KDIS-FM and six other [[Radio Disney]] stations in medium markets up for sale, in order to refocus the network's broadcast distribution on top-25 markets.<ref name=v-2013selloff>{{cite news|last=Graser|first=Marc|title=Radio Disney Stations Up for Sale (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2013/biz/news/radio-disney-stations-up-for-sale-exclusive-1200491810/|accessdate=June 4, 2013|newspaper=[[Variety (magazine){{!}}Variety]]|date=June 4, 2013}}</ref> On July 31, 2013, KDIS-FM dropped the Radio Disney affiliation and went [[Dark (broadcasting)|silent]]; in October, Disney filed to sell KDIS-FM, as well as [[KRDY]] in [[San Antonio, Texas]], to [[Salem Communications]].<ref name=fcc-saletosalem>{{cite web|title=APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/prefill_and_display.pl?Application_id=1577494&Service=FM&Form_id=314&Facility_id=47309|work=CDBS Public Access|publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|accessdate=October 30, 2013|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref>

On February 24, 2014 KDIS-FM returned to the air with Christian talk, branded as "Faith Talk 99.5"<ref>[http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/87798/faith-talk-launches-in-little-rock/ Faith Talk Launches in Little Rock]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Radio stations in Arkansas|DIS-FM]]
[[Category:Radio stations in Arkansas|DIS-FM]]

Revision as of 17:23, 24 February 2014

KDIS-FM
Broadcast areaLittle Rock, Arkansas
Frequency99.5 MHz
BrandingFaith Talk 99.5
Programming
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerSalem Communications
History
First air date
1991-07-26 (as KLVV)
Former call signs
KLVV (1991-1992)
KYFX (1992-2003)
Call sign meaning
Kids DISney (previous format)
Technical information
Facility ID47309
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT95 meters
Transmitter coordinates
34°45′58.00″N 92°17′38.00″W / 34.7661111°N 92.2938889°W / 34.7661111; -92.2938889
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitefaithtalk995.com

KDIS-FM (99.5 FM) is a radio station[1]) licensed to Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. The station is currently owned by Salem Communications.[2]

History

The station went on the air as KLVV on 1991-07-26. On 1992-02-01, the station changed its call sign to KYFX. On 2003-08-07 to the current KDIS-FM.[3]

In June 2013, Disney put KDIS-FM and six other Radio Disney stations in medium markets up for sale, in order to refocus the network's broadcast distribution on top-25 markets.[4] On July 31, 2013, KDIS-FM dropped the Radio Disney affiliation and went silent; in October, Disney filed to sell KDIS-FM, as well as KRDY in San Antonio, Texas, to Salem Communications.[5]

On February 24, 2014 KDIS-FM returned to the air with Christian talk, branded as "Faith Talk 99.5"[6]

References

  1. ^ Notification of Suspension of Operations KDIS-FM - United States Federal Communications Commission
  2. ^ "KDIS-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "KDIS Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. ^ Graser, Marc (June 4, 2013). "Radio Disney Stations Up for Sale (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
  5. ^ "APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF BROADCAST STATION CONSTRUCTION PERMIT OR LICENSE". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. October 25, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  6. ^ Faith Talk Launches in Little Rock


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