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{{for|the Clovis, California radio station that held the call sign KOND at 92.1 FM from 2004 to 2016|KRDA}}
{{for|the Clovis, California, radio station that held the call sign KOND at 92.1 FM from 2004 to 2016|KRDA}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
| name = KOND
| name = KOND
| logo = La_Jefa_107.5_KOND.jpg
| logo = La_Jefa_107.5_KOND.jpg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_size = 200px
| city = [[Hanford, California]]
| city = [[Hanford, California]]
| area = [[Fresno, California]]
| area = [[Fresno, California]]
| branding = ''La Jefa 107.5''
| branding = ''La Jefa 107.5''
| frequency = 107.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 107.5 [[Hertz|MHz]]
| airdate = September 1976
| airdate = {{start date|1976|9}}
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| format = [[Regional Mexican]]
| format = [[Regional Mexican]]
| power =
| power =
| erp = 24,600 [[watt]]s
| erp = 24,600 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|215|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = {{convert|215|m|ft|sp=us}}
| class = B
| class = B
| facility_id = 26266
| facility_id = 26266
| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|36|38|12|N|118|56|34|W|region:US_type:city}}}}
| coordinates = {{nowrap|{{coord|36|38|12|N|118|56|34|W|region:US-CA_type:landmark}}}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = Que '''OND'''a! (former branding)
| former_callsigns = KKYS (1976–1984)<br/>KLTK (1984–1986)<br/>KCLQ (1986–1987)<br/>KCLQ-FM (1987–1990)<br/>KZRZ (1990)<br/>KFRZ (1990)<br/>KZZF (1990–1991)<br/>KMMA (1991)<br/>KCML (1991–1993)<br/>KMPH-FM (1993–2005)<br/>KVBE (2005–2006)<br>KRDA (2006–2016)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KKYS (1976–1984)|KLTK (1984–1986)|KCLQ (1986–1987)|KCLQ-FM (1987–1990)|KZRZ (1990)|KFRZ (1990)|KZZF (1990–1991)|KMMA (1991)|KCML (1991–1993)|KMPH-FM (1993–2005)|KVBE (2005–2006)|KRDA (2006–2016)}}
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| owner = [[Uforia Audio Network]]
| operator =
| licensee = Univision Radio Illinois, Inc.
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| owner = Latino Media Network
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| sister_stations =
| licensee = Latino Media Network, LLC
| webcast = [http://v6.player.abacast.net/2306 Listen Live]
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| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[KLLE]]|[[KRDA]]}}
| website = {{url |https://www.univision.com/radio/fresno-kond-fm/la-jefa-107-5 |La Jefa 107.5 }}
| webcast = {{iHeartRadio|la-jefa-1075-fm-5217}}
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| affiliations =
| website =
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| affiliations =
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


'''KOND''' (107.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "La Jefa 107.5") is a commercial [[radio station]] that is licensed to [[Hanford, California]], United States and serves the [[Fresno, California|Fresno]] area. The station is owned by [[Uforia Audio Network]], through licensee Univision Radio Illinois, Inc.,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KOND |title=KOND Facility Record |website=FCC CDBS Public Access Database |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] }}</ref> and broadcasts a [[Regional Mexican]] format.
'''KOND''' (107.5 [[FM broadcasting|FM]], "La Explosiva 107.5") is a commercial [[radio station]] that is licensed to [[Hanford, California]], United States and serves the [[Fresno, California|Fresno]] area. The station is owned by Latino Media Network;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KOND |title=KOND Facility Record |website=FCC CDBS Public Access Database |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] }}</ref> under a [[local marketing agreement]], it was programmed by former owner [[TelevisaUnivision]]'s [[Uforia Audio Network]] until 2024. KOND broadcasts a [[Regional Mexican]] format.


==History==
==History==


===Early years===
===Early years===
The station at 107.5 FM first signed on in September 1976 as KKYS. It was owned by Kings Broadcasters and broadcast a [[Middle of the road (music)|middle of the road music]] format.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Annuals/Archive-BC-YB-IDX/70s-OCR-YB/1978-YB/1978-BC-YB-OCR-Page-0266.pdf |title=Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada |magazine=Broadcasting Yearbook 1978 |publisher=Broadcasting Publications Inc. |page=C-20 |date=1978 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> In October 1983, Kings sold KKYS and its AM sister station [[KIGS|KNGS]] to Sunrise Communications for $1.75 million.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/83/RR-1983-10-07-OCR-Page-0022.pdf |title=Sunrise Buys KNGS & KKYS For $1.75 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=22 |date=October 7, 1983 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> The new owner changed the FM station's [[call sign]] to KLTK the following year.
The station at 107.5 FM first signed on in September 1976 as KKYS. It was owned by Kings Broadcasters and broadcast a [[Middle of the road (music)|middle of the road music]] format.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada |magazine=Broadcasting Yearbook 1978 |publisher=Broadcasting Publications Inc. |page=C-20 |date=1978}}</ref> In October 1983, Kings sold KKYS and its AM sister station [[KIGS|KNGS]] to Sunrise Communications for $1.75 million.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Sunrise Buys KNGS & KKYS For $1.75 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=22 |date=October 7, 1983}}</ref> The new owner changed the FM station's [[call sign]] to KLTK the following year.
In August 1986, Sunrise sold the combo to Liggett Broadcasting Group for $2.8 million; at the time, KLTK aired a [[contemporary hit radio]] format.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/86/RR-1986-08-15-OCR-Page-0008.pdf |title=Holder Ropes El Paso, Lubbock Combos For $10.5 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=8 |date=August 15, 1986 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> Liggett then flipped the FM outlet to [[classic rock]] (then known as "classic hits", a term now referring to a [[Classic hits|broad-based format featuring 1970s—1990s music]]).<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/86/RR-1986-10-24-OCR-Page-0008.pdf |title=News in Brief |magazine=Radio amp; Records |page=8 |date=October 24, 1986 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> The call letters became KCLQ on October 27,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/80s/86/RR-1986-11-14-OCR-Page-0015.pdf |title=Call Sign Changes |magazine=Radio amp; Records |page=15 |date=November 14, 1986 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> later adjusted to KCLQ-FM in September 1987 when KNGS took on the KCLQ call sign.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Magazines/Archive-BC-IDX/87-OCR/BC-1987-09-07-OCR-Page-0114.pdf |title=For the Record |magazine=Broadcasting |publisher=Broadcasting Publications Inc. |page=114 |date=September 7, 1987 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref>
In August 1986, Sunrise sold the combo to Liggett Broadcasting Group for $2.8 million; at the time, KLTK aired a [[contemporary hit radio]] format.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Holder Ropes El Paso, Lubbock Combos For $10.5 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=8 |date=August 15, 1986}}</ref> Liggett then flipped the FM outlet to [[classic rock]] (then known as "classic hits", a term now referring to a [[Classic hits|broad-based format featuring 1970s—1990s music]]).<ref>{{cite magazine |title=News in Brief |magazine=Radio amp; Records |page=8 |date=October 24, 1986}}</ref> The call letters became KCLQ on October 27,<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Call Sign Changes |magazine=Radio amp; Records |page=15 |date=November 14, 1986}}</ref> later adjusted to KCLQ-FM in September 1987 when KNGS took on the KCLQ call sign.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=For the Record |magazine=Broadcasting |publisher=Broadcasting Publications Inc. |page=114 |date=September 7, 1987}}</ref>


In early 1990, the station became the first FM affiliate of [[Cumulus Media Networks|ABC Radio]]'s [[Z Rock]] network, airing a syndicated format featuring [[hard rock]] and [[heavy metal music]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/95/RR-1995-05-19-OCR-Page-0065.pdf |last=Maxwell |first=Cyndee |title=Teamwork Essential For Financial Success |magazine=Radio & Records |page=65 |date=May 19, 1995 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> KCLQ-FM changed its call letters to KZRZ shortly after the flip. This new call sign prompted a restraining order from the similarly named [[KFBT|KRZR]], a competing rock station. KZRZ subsequently chose the KFRZ call sign; however, that selection triggered threats of legal action from another station, [[KFIG|KFRE]]. The Z Rock affiliate settled on KZZF.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/90/RR-1990-04-20-OCR-Page-0037.pdf |title=Isgro Claims Miscarriage Of 'Justice' |magazine=Radio & Records |page=37 |date=April 20, 1990 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref>
In early 1990, the station became the first FM affiliate of [[Cumulus Media Networks|ABC Radio]]'s [[Z Rock]] network, airing a syndicated format featuring [[hard rock]] and [[heavy metal music]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Maxwell |first=Cyndee |title=Teamwork Essential For Financial Success |magazine=Radio & Records |page=65 |date=May 19, 1995}}</ref> KCLQ-FM changed its call letters to KZRZ shortly after the flip. This new call sign prompted a restraining order from the similarly named [[KFBT|KRZR]], a competing rock station. KZRZ subsequently chose the KFRZ call sign; however, that selection triggered threats of legal action from another station, [[KYNO|KFRE]]. The Z Rock affiliate settled on KZZF.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Isgro Claims Miscarriage Of 'Justice' |magazine=Radio & Records |page=37 |date=April 20, 1990}}</ref>


On April 1, 1991, KZZF dropped Z Rock in favor of [[adult contemporary]], adopting new call letters KMMA<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/91/RR-1991-04-05-OCR-Page-0026.pdf |title=Mojo Radio Vs. Z100 |magazine=Radio & Records |page=26 |date=April 5, 1991 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref> on April 22. Six months later, in October 1991, the station became KCML, a [[country music]] outlet branded "Camel Country".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/91/RR-1991-10-18-OCR-Page-0034.pdf |title=FCC To Probe WHFS? |magazine=Radio & Records |page=34 |date=October 18, 1991 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref>
On April 1, 1991, KZZF dropped Z Rock in favor of [[adult contemporary]], adopting new call letters KMMA<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Mojo Radio Vs. Z100 |magazine=Radio & Records |page=26 |date=April 5, 1991}}</ref> on April 22. Six months later, in October 1991, the station became KCML, a [[country music]] outlet branded "Camel Country".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=FCC To Probe WHFS? |magazine=Radio & Records |page=34 |date=October 18, 1991}}</ref>


In June 1992, Liggett Broadcasting sold KCML to [[Pappas Telecasting]], owner of [[KMPH-TV]] in [[Visalia, California|Visalia]], for $550,000.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/92/RR-1992-06-05-OCR-Page-0008.pdf |title=Tribune Expands Into Rocky Mountain Radio For $19.9 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=8 |date=June 5, 1992 |access-date=June 19, 2019 }}</ref> The new owner installed a [[Talk radio|news/talk]] format the following year, using reporters from its TV sister station;<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/90s/93/RR-1993-01-22-OCR-Page-0024.pdf |title=It's All Happening At The Zoo |magazine=Radio & Records |page=24 |date=January 22, 1993 |access-date=June 19, 2019 }}</ref> new call letters KMPH-FM followed on February 22, 1993. In April 2005, KMPH-FM flipped to [[rhythmic adult contemporary]] as KVBE, "Vibe 107.5".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/05/RR-2005-04-08-OCR-Page-0020.pdf |title=Sleeping Your Way To The Top |magazine=Radio & Records |page=18 |date=April 8, 2005 |access-date=June 19, 2019 }}</ref>
In June 1992, Liggett Broadcasting sold KCML to [[Pappas Telecasting]], owner of [[KMPH-TV]] in [[Visalia, California|Visalia]], for $550,000.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Tribune Expands Into Rocky Mountain Radio For $19.9 Million |magazine=Radio & Records |page=8 |date=June 5, 1992}}</ref> The new owner installed a [[Talk radio|news/talk]] format the following year, using reporters from its TV sister station;<ref>{{cite magazine |title=It's All Happening At The Zoo |magazine=Radio & Records |page=24 |date=January 22, 1993}}</ref> new call letters KMPH-FM followed on February 22, 1993. In April 2005, KMPH-FM flipped to [[rhythmic adult contemporary]] as KVBE, "Vibe 107.5".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Sleeping Your Way To The Top |magazine=Radio & Records |page=18 |date=April 8, 2005}}</ref>


===Univision/Uforia era (2005–present)===
===Univision/Uforia era (2005–2025)===
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In October 2005, Pappas Telecasting Cos. sold KVBE to [[Uforia Audio Network|Univision Radio]] for $10 million. Univision began programming the station immediately via a [[Brokered programming|time brokerage agreement]] and changed its call letters to KRDA on January 31, 2006.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Transactions at a Glance |magazine=Radio & Records |page=6 |date=October 7, 2005}}</ref>
[[Image:Recuerdo 107.5 logo.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Logo as Recuerdo 107.5.]]
[[Image:107.5_Mas_Variedad.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Logo for KRDA as 107.5 Más Variedad until August 2016.]]
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In October 2005, Pappas Telecasting Cos. sold KVBE to [[Uforia Audio Network|Univision Radio]] for $10 million. Univision began programming the station immediately via a [[Brokered programming|time brokerage agreement]] and changed its call letters to KRDA on January 31, 2006.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-RandR-IDX/IDX/00s/05/RR-2005-10-07-OCR-Page-0008.pdf |title=Transactions at a Glance |magazine=Radio & Records |page=6 |date=October 7, 2005 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref>


On August 2, 2016, KRDA exchanged frequencies with KOND, sending the Spanish [[adult hits]] format to [[KRDA|92.1 FM]]. The station at 107.5 FM became KOND, a [[regional Mexican]] outlet branded "La Jefa 107.5".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/107579/univision-shuffles-fresno-formats/ |last=Venta |first=Lance |title=Univision Shuffles Fresno Formats |website=RadioInsight |publisher=RadioBB Networks |date=August 3, 2016 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=26266&Callsign=KOND |title=KOND Call Sign History |website=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] }}</ref>
On August 2, 2016, KRDA exchanged frequencies with KOND, sending the Spanish [[adult hits]] format to [[KRDA|92.1 FM]]. The station at 107.5 FM became KOND, a [[regional Mexican]] outlet branded "La Jefa 107.5".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/107579/univision-shuffles-fresno-formats/ |last=Venta |first=Lance |title=Univision Shuffles Fresno Formats |website=RadioInsight |publisher=RadioBB Networks |date=August 3, 2016 |access-date=June 18, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=26266&Callsign=KOND |title=KOND Call Sign History |website=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]] }}</ref>

KOND was one of eighteen radio stations that [[TelevisaUnivision]] sold to Latino Media Network in a $60 million deal announced in June 2022, approved by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) that November,<ref name="ri-saletolmn">{{cite news |last1=Venta |first1=Lance |title=FCC Approves Latino Media Network Purchase Of 18 Univision Stations |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/227505/latino-media-network-to-acquire-univision-radio-properties-in-ten-markets/ |access-date=February 23, 2023 |work=RadioInsight |date=November 22, 2022}}</ref> and completed on December 30, 2022.<ref name="ir-saletolmncomplete">{{cite news |title=Latino Media Network Completes Purchase Of 18 Radio Stations From Univision. |url=https://www.insideradio.com/free/latino-media-network-completes-purchase-of-18-radio-stations-from-univision/article_c3973120-8ccd-11ed-801b-975465f61945.html |access-date=February 23, 2023 |work=Inside Radio |date=January 5, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Under the terms of the deal, Univision agreed to continue programming the station for up to one year under a [[local marketing agreement]].<ref name="ri-saletolmn"/>

===Latino Media Network Era (2024-Present)===
On January 1st, 2025 "La Jefa 107.5" branding was changed to "La Explosiva 107.5" and retained the same [[Regional Mexican]] format. It Will continue to feature [[Uforia Audio Network]]'s El Bueno, La Mala Y El Feo From 4AM-10AM, DJ IZMA From 10AM-4PM, And Free Guey Show From 4PM-8PM.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*{{FM station data|26266|KOND}}
*{{official website |https://www.univision.com/radio/fresno-kond-fm/la-jefa-107-5 }}
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*{{FM station data|KOND}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in California|OND]]
[[Category:Univision Radio Network stations]]
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[[Category:Spanish-language radio stations in California|OND]]
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[[Category:1976 establishments in California]]
[[Category:Regional Mexican radio stations in the United States]]

Latest revision as of 01:43, 24 December 2024

For the Clovis, California, radio station that held the call sign KOND at 92.1 FM from 2004 to 2016, see KRDA.
KOND
Broadcast areaFresno, California
Frequency107.5 MHz
BrandingLa Jefa 107.5
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
  • Latino Media Network
  • (Latino Media Network, LLC)
History
First air date
September 1976 (1976-09)
Former call signs
  • KKYS (1976–1984)
  • KLTK (1984–1986)
  • KCLQ (1986–1987)
  • KCLQ-FM (1987–1990)
  • KZRZ (1990)
  • KFRZ (1990)
  • KZZF (1990–1991)
  • KMMA (1991)
  • KCML (1991–1993)
  • KMPH-FM (1993–2005)
  • KVBE (2005–2006)
  • KRDA (2006–2016)
Call sign meaning
Que ONDa! (former branding)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID26266
ClassB
ERP24,600 watts
HAAT215 meters (705 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
36°38′12″N 118°56′34″W / 36.63667°N 118.94278°W / 36.63667; -118.94278
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)

KOND (107.5 FM, "La Explosiva 107.5") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Hanford, California, United States and serves the Fresno area. The station is owned by Latino Media Network;[2] under a local marketing agreement, it was programmed by former owner TelevisaUnivision's Uforia Audio Network until 2024. KOND broadcasts a Regional Mexican format.

History

[edit]

Early years

[edit]

The station at 107.5 FM first signed on in September 1976 as KKYS. It was owned by Kings Broadcasters and broadcast a middle of the road music format.[3] In October 1983, Kings sold KKYS and its AM sister station KNGS to Sunrise Communications for $1.75 million.[4] The new owner changed the FM station's call sign to KLTK the following year. In August 1986, Sunrise sold the combo to Liggett Broadcasting Group for $2.8 million; at the time, KLTK aired a contemporary hit radio format.[5] Liggett then flipped the FM outlet to classic rock (then known as "classic hits", a term now referring to a broad-based format featuring 1970s—1990s music).[6] The call letters became KCLQ on October 27,[7] later adjusted to KCLQ-FM in September 1987 when KNGS took on the KCLQ call sign.[8]

In early 1990, the station became the first FM affiliate of ABC Radio's Z Rock network, airing a syndicated format featuring hard rock and heavy metal music.[9] KCLQ-FM changed its call letters to KZRZ shortly after the flip. This new call sign prompted a restraining order from the similarly named KRZR, a competing rock station. KZRZ subsequently chose the KFRZ call sign; however, that selection triggered threats of legal action from another station, KFRE. The Z Rock affiliate settled on KZZF.[10]

On April 1, 1991, KZZF dropped Z Rock in favor of adult contemporary, adopting new call letters KMMA[11] on April 22. Six months later, in October 1991, the station became KCML, a country music outlet branded "Camel Country".[12]

In June 1992, Liggett Broadcasting sold KCML to Pappas Telecasting, owner of KMPH-TV in Visalia, for $550,000.[13] The new owner installed a news/talk format the following year, using reporters from its TV sister station;[14] new call letters KMPH-FM followed on February 22, 1993. In April 2005, KMPH-FM flipped to rhythmic adult contemporary as KVBE, "Vibe 107.5".[15]

Univision/Uforia era (2005–2025)

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In October 2005, Pappas Telecasting Cos. sold KVBE to Univision Radio for $10 million. Univision began programming the station immediately via a time brokerage agreement and changed its call letters to KRDA on January 31, 2006.[16]

On August 2, 2016, KRDA exchanged frequencies with KOND, sending the Spanish adult hits format to 92.1 FM. The station at 107.5 FM became KOND, a regional Mexican outlet branded "La Jefa 107.5".[17][18]

KOND was one of eighteen radio stations that TelevisaUnivision sold to Latino Media Network in a $60 million deal announced in June 2022, approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that November,[19] and completed on December 30, 2022.[20] Under the terms of the deal, Univision agreed to continue programming the station for up to one year under a local marketing agreement.[19]

Latino Media Network Era (2024-Present)

[edit]

On January 1st, 2025 "La Jefa 107.5" branding was changed to "La Explosiva 107.5" and retained the same Regional Mexican format. It Will continue to feature Uforia Audio Network's El Bueno, La Mala Y El Feo From 4AM-10AM, DJ IZMA From 10AM-4PM, And Free Guey Show From 4PM-8PM.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KOND". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KOND Facility Record". FCC CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1978. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1978. p. C-20.
  4. ^ "Sunrise Buys KNGS & KKYS For $1.75 Million". Radio & Records. October 7, 1983. p. 22.
  5. ^ "Holder Ropes El Paso, Lubbock Combos For $10.5 Million". Radio & Records. August 15, 1986. p. 8.
  6. ^ "News in Brief". Radio amp; Records. October 24, 1986. p. 8.
  7. ^ "Call Sign Changes". Radio amp; Records. November 14, 1986. p. 15.
  8. ^ "For the Record". Broadcasting. Broadcasting Publications Inc. September 7, 1987. p. 114.
  9. ^ Maxwell, Cyndee (May 19, 1995). "Teamwork Essential For Financial Success". Radio & Records. p. 65.
  10. ^ "Isgro Claims Miscarriage Of 'Justice'". Radio & Records. April 20, 1990. p. 37.
  11. ^ "Mojo Radio Vs. Z100". Radio & Records. April 5, 1991. p. 26.
  12. ^ "FCC To Probe WHFS?". Radio & Records. October 18, 1991. p. 34.
  13. ^ "Tribune Expands Into Rocky Mountain Radio For $19.9 Million". Radio & Records. June 5, 1992. p. 8.
  14. ^ "It's All Happening At The Zoo". Radio & Records. January 22, 1993. p. 24.
  15. ^ "Sleeping Your Way To The Top". Radio & Records. April 8, 2005. p. 18.
  16. ^ "Transactions at a Glance". Radio & Records. October 7, 2005. p. 6.
  17. ^ Venta, Lance (August 3, 2016). "Univision Shuffles Fresno Formats". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  18. ^ "KOND Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission.
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