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{{Infobox Radio station {{Infobox radio station
| name = KXLQ | name = KXLQ
| image = ] | logo = KXLQ LaPatrona1490 logo.png
⚫ | logo_size = 200px
| city = ], ]
| area = | city = ]
| branding = | area = ]
| slogan = The Jock | branding = La Patrona 1490
⚫ | airdate =
| frequency = 1490 ] | frequency = 1490 ]
| translator = {{Radio Relay|95.7|K239CR|Indianola}}
⚫ | format = ]
| power = 500 ]s (])<br />1000 watts (]) | airdate = ] (as KBAB)
⚫ | format = ]
| power = 500 ]s (])<br>1,000 watts (])
| class = C | class = C
| facility_id = 70891 | facility_id = 70891
| coordinates = {{coord|41|21|24|N|93|35|16|W}} | coordinates = {{coord|41|21|24|N|93|35|16|W}}
| callsign_meaning = | callsign_meaning =
| former_callsigns = KBAB<ref name="fcc1" /> | former_callsigns = KBAB (1963–1984)<ref name="fcc1" />
| affiliations =
| owner = Birach Broadcasting | owner = Birach Broadcasting
| licensee = Birach Broadcasting Corporation | licensee = Birach Broadcasting
| sister_stations = | sister_stations =
| webcast = | webcast =
| website = | | website =
| licensing_authority= ]
| affiliations = ]<br />]
}} }}


'''KXLQ''' (1490 ]) is a ] licensed to serve ]. The station is owned by Birach Broadcasting Corporation. The station had been silent; however, it returned to the air on April 21, 2010. As of January 18, 2013, it was carrying a sports radio format, featuring programming from ] and ]. '''KXLQ''' (1490 ]) is a ] licensed to serve ]. The station is owned by Birach Broadcasting. The station had been silent; however, it returned to the air on April 21, 2010. As of January 18, 2013, it was carrying a sports format, featuring programming from ] and ].

In May 2017 KXLQ changed their format from sports to regional Mexican, branded as "La Patrona 1490". (info taken from northpine.com)


The station was assigned the KXLQ call letters by the ] on June 8, 1984.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=70891&Callsign=KXLQ |title=Call Sign History}}</ref> The station was assigned the KXLQ call letters by the ] on June 8, 1984.<ref name="fcc1">{{cite web |work=FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database |url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=70891&Callsign=KXLQ |title=Call Sign History}}</ref>
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<ref name="news8">{{cite news |work=Broadcasting & Cable |title=Deals 9/19/2005 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6257811.html |date=2005-09-19}}</ref> <ref name="news8">{{cite news |work=Broadcasting & Cable |title=Deals 9/19/2005 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6257811.html |date=2005-09-19}}</ref>


In March 2007, Birach Broadcasting Corp., headed by President Sima Birach, reached an agreement to acquire KXLQ from Davidson Media Group as part of a two-station deal worth a reported $800,000.<ref name="news1">{{cite news |date=2007-03-22 |title=Transactions for Mar. 22, 2007 |url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/rrwebsite/NewsStoryPage.aspx?ContentID=NFfQgGzgKUA%3D&Version=0 |work=Radio & Records}}</ref><ref name="news3">{{cite news |work=Broadcasting & Cable |title=Deals 4/9/2007 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6431599.html |date=2007-04-09}}</ref> In March 2007, ], headed by President Sima Birach, reached an agreement to acquire KXLQ from Davidson Media Group as part of a two-station deal worth a reported $800,000.<ref name="news1">{{cite news |date=2007-03-22 |title=Transactions for Mar. 22, 2007 |url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/rrwebsite/NewsStoryPage.aspx?ContentID=NFfQgGzgKUA%3D&Version=0 |work=Radio & Records }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="news3">{{cite news |work=Broadcasting & Cable |title=Deals 4/9/2007 |url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6431599.html |date=2007-04-09}}</ref>

⚫ In 2012, it began broadcasting Yahoo! Sports Radio and simulcasting local host Mary Tirrell's program from ]. In early 2013, it added ESPN Radio programming. It also serves as an affiliate for the ], ], and ] and ].


On January 8, 2016, Radio Insight reported that 62 And Even II is acquiring KXLQ from Birach Broadcasting for $300,000. The buyers are made up of the owners and management team of Iowa-based construction company The Rasmussen Group. However, FCC reports indicated that the sale was never consummated and Birach Broadcasting remains the owner.
⚫ In 2012, it began broadcasting Yahoo! Sports Radio and simulasting local host Mary Tirrell's program from ]. In early 2013, it added ESPN Radio programming. It also serves as an affiliate for the ], ], and ] and ].


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== ==External links==
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*{{AM station data|KXLQ}} {{AM station data|70891|KXLQ}}
*{{FCC-LMS-Facility|201416|K239CR}}
*{{FXL|K239CR}}


{{Des Moines Radio}} {{Des Moines Radio}}
{{Sports Radio Stations in Iowa}} {{Spanish Radio Stations in Iowa}}
{{ESPN Iowa}} {{Birach Broadcasting}}


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Latest revision as of 19:09, 11 January 2025

Radio station in Indianola, Iowa
KXLQ
Broadcast areaDes Moines, Iowa
Frequency1490 kHz
BrandingLa Patrona 1490
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
Owner
  • Birach Broadcasting
  • (Birach Broadcasting)
History
First air date1963 (as KBAB)
Former call signsKBAB (1963–1984)
Technical information
Licensing authorityFCC
Facility ID70891
ClassC
Power500 watts (day)
1,000 watts (Night)
Transmitter coordinates41°21′24″N 93°35′16″W / 41.35667°N 93.58778°W / 41.35667; -93.58778
Translator(s)95.7 K239CR (Indianola)
Links
Public license information

KXLQ (1490 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Indianola, Iowa. The station is owned by Birach Broadcasting. The station had been silent; however, it returned to the air on April 21, 2010. As of January 18, 2013, it was carrying a sports format, featuring programming from SB Nation Radio and ESPN Radio.

In May 2017 KXLQ changed their format from sports to regional Mexican, branded as "La Patrona 1490". (info taken from northpine.com)

The station was assigned the KXLQ call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on June 8, 1984.

Ownership

In July 2004, KXLQ Insight Sports LLC, which had been operating the station under a time brokerage agreement since March 26, 2004, made an agreement to buy the station from Warren Broadcasting for $360,000. This deal ultimately collapsed and the station was put back on the market.

In September 2005, Davidson Media Group (Peter Davidson, president) reached an agreement to buy KXLQ from Warren Broadcasting Inc. (Dwaine F. Meyer, president) for a reported sale of $425,000.

In March 2007, Birach Broadcasting Corporation, headed by President Sima Birach, reached an agreement to acquire KXLQ from Davidson Media Group as part of a two-station deal worth a reported $800,000.

In 2012, it began broadcasting Yahoo! Sports Radio and simulcasting local host Mary Tirrell's program from KBGG. In early 2013, it added ESPN Radio programming. It also serves as an affiliate for the New York Yankees, Chicago Bears, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and Nebraska Cornhuskers football.

On January 8, 2016, Radio Insight reported that 62 And Even II is acquiring KXLQ from Birach Broadcasting for $300,000. The buyers are made up of the owners and management team of Iowa-based construction company The Rasmussen Group. However, FCC reports indicated that the sale was never consummated and Birach Broadcasting remains the owner.

References

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KXLQ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "July 2004". Upper Midwest Broadcasting News. July 20, 2004.
  4. "Transactions". Radio Business Report. September 4, 2004.
  5. "Deals 9/19/2005". Broadcasting & Cable. September 19, 2005.
  6. "Transactions for Mar. 22, 2007". Radio & Records. March 22, 2007.
  7. "Deals 4/9/2007". Broadcasting & Cable. April 9, 2007.

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