KATK (AM)

KATK
Broadcast areaSanta Fe area
Frequency740 kHz
Branding93.9 FM La Raza
Programming
FormatClassic Regional Mexican
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
OwnerCarlsbad Radio, Inc.
KAMQ, KATK-FM, KCDY
History
First air date
May 17, 1950 (1950-05-17)[1]
Former call signs
  • KPBM (1950–1968)
  • KBAD (1968–1987)[2]
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID54513
ClassB
Power1,000 watts (daytime)
500 watts (nighttime)
Transmitter coordinates
32°27′2″N 104°12′47″W / 32.45056°N 104.21306°W / 32.45056; -104.21306
Translator(s)93.9 K230CI (Carlsbad)
Links
Public license information
WebsiteKATK website

KATK (740 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Mexican music format. Licensed to Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States, the station serves the Santa Fe area. The station is currently owned by Carlsbad Radio, Inc. and features programming from Westwood One. The stations logo is very similar to the La Raza stations that are owned by the Spanish Broadcasting System[4]

  1. ^ "KPBM Is On Air". Carlsbad Current-Argus. Carlsbad, New Mexico. May 17, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved December 27, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ FCC History Cards for KATK
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KATK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "KATK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.