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KKBA
Broadcast areaCorpus Christi, Texas
Alice, Texas
Kingsville, Texas
Frequency92.7 FM MHz
Branding"Rock 92-7"
Programming
FormatActive Rock[1]
Ownership
OwnerMalkan Interactive Communications
KEYS, KZFM
History
First air date
November, 1981[2]
Former call signs
KODK (1981-1990)
KNGV (1990-1995)[3]
Call sign meaning
KK BAy
former branding
Technical information
Facility ID34918
ClassC2
Power50,000 Watts
HAAT250.7 meters (823 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
27°39′33.0″N 97°34′12.0″W / 27.659167°N 97.570000°W / 27.659167; -97.570000
Links
WebcastKKBA Webstream
WebsiteKKBA Online

KKBA is an Active Rock formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Kingsville, Texas, serving Corpus Christi, Alice, and Kingsville in Texas.[1] KKBA is locally owned and operated by Malkan Interactive Communications.[4][5]

History

On September 4, 2015, KKBA switched from a Rhythmic Adult Contemporary format to Active Rock as "Rock 92-7".[6] Malkan added the San Antonio-based "Billy Madison Show" to mornings.[6]

As of early 2016, Rock 92-7 has 9,746 likes on Facebook[7] and 507 Twitter followers.[8] In addition to the Billy Madison Show, hosted by Billy Madison and Derek Allgood, other on-air personalities at Rock 92-7 include Jon B and Clarissa Serna.[9]

Affiliated radio stations include KEYS-FM and KZFM-FM.[10]

Rock 92-7 merchandise from the Rock Shop online include trucker and beanie hats selling for $15.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Arbitron Station Information Profiles". Nielsen Audio/Nielsen Holdings. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 2010 (PDF). ProQuest, LLC/Reed Publishing (Nederland), B.V. 2010. p. D-533. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Call Sign History". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  4. ^ "KKBA Facility Record". Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  5. ^ "Malkan Interactive Communications KZFM/KKBA/KEYS Radio - RADIO -BROADCASTING - Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce". Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Venta, Lance (September 5, 2015). "92.7 KKBA Corpus Christi Flips To Rock". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  8. ^ "ROCK 92⚡️7 (@ROCK927CORPUS) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  9. ^ LinkedUpRadio, Envisionwise Website Service /. "Programs - ROCK927". www.rock927.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  10. ^ LinkedUpRadio, Envisionwise Website Service /. "ROCK927". rock927.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  11. ^ "Rock Shop". rockshop.rock927.com. Retrieved 2016-02-11.