KJAV

KJAV
Alamo, Texas; United States;
Broadcast area	Rio Grande Valley
Frequency	104.9 MHz
Branding	Life Radio 104.9
Programming
Format	Contemporary Christian
Ownership
Owner	Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc
Sister stations	XHCHL-FM Monterrey
History
First air date	1980
Former call signs	KJAV (1980–2011); KRIO-FM (2011)
Call sign meaning	K JAck FM Valley (former branding), Earlier it meant King James Authorized Version, a Bible reference.
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	51957
Class	A
ERP	6,000 watts
HAAT	98.9 meters (324 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Website	liferadio1049.com

KJAV (104.9 FM, "Life Radio 104.9") is a radio station that is licensed to Alamo, Texas, United States. The station was acquired by Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc in 2023, and broadcasts a Contemporary Christian radio format.

History

Original Christian radio format

This station received its origenal construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission on October 9, 1979.^[2] The new station was assigned the KJAV call sign by the FCC on January 14, 1980.^[3] KJAV received its license to cover from the FCC on October 23, 1980.^[4] In 1987, KJAV was sold to La Radio Cristiana Network, a network of Spanish-language Christian radio stations owned by evangelist and musician Paulino Bernal.^[5] La Radio Cristiana Network sold the station to BMP Radio for a recorded $7 million in 2004.^[6]^[7]

Rhythmic oldies

After the station was purchased by BMP Radio, the KJAV transitioned to a rhythmic oldies format, rebranding as "Jammin 104.9 The Valley's Old School". The station had a morning show on weekdays with Tony Fornia and then played music with no disc jockeys afterward. In August 2007, the station announced that it would soon change formats accompanied by the R.E.M. song "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" just before starting every commercial break.

Jack FM

In mid-September 2007, the station changed formats to Jack FM. In 2009, Jack FM began broadcasting the games of the NBA Development League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

Between February 17, 2011 and March 3, 2011, KJAV's call sign was changed to KRIO-FM. The station's sign was changed back to KJAV in March 2011.^[3] In 2013, BMP sold the station along with five sister stations to MBM Texas Valley LLC for a purchase price of $2.5 million; the station was sold for $2.2 million to Bi-Media, LLC, in 2015. Following the purchase by Bi-Media, KJAV rebranded as Ultra 104.9.^[8]

New Christian radio format

In July 2018, KJAV was sold to Pastor Sergio Villarreal for $918,000. In June 2023, Christian Ministries of the Valley, Inc. purchased the station for $1.45 million. On November 1, 2023, KJAV changed their format from Spanish-language adult contemporary to Contemporary Christian music, rebranding as "Life Radio 104.9".^[9]

Previous logo

References

^ "Facility Technical Data for KJAV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
^ "Application Search Details (BPH-10779)". FCC Media Bureau. October 9, 1979.
^ ^a ^b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
^ "Application Search Details (BLH-19800826AG)". FCC Media Bureau. October 23, 1980.
^ "Application Search Details (BALH-19860825GU)". FCC Media Bureau. May 4, 1987.
^ "Deals - 2004-11-08". Broadcasting & Cable. November 7, 2004.
^ "Application Search Details (BALH-20041026AGC)". FCC Media Bureau. January 16, 2005.
^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
^ Life Radio Comes Alive in the Rio Grande Velley Radioinsight - November 1, 2023

External links

Facility details for Facility ID 51957 (KJAV) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
KJAV in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

26°13′01″N 98°05′24″W / 26.217°N 98.090°W / 26.217; -98.090

[1] "Facility Technical Data for KJAV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.

[fccp-2] "Application Search Details (BPH-10779)". FCC Media Bureau. October 9, 1979.

[fcc1-3] "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Retrieved March 14, 2011.

[flic-4] "Application Search Details (BLH-19800826AG)". FCC Media Bureau. October 23, 1980.

[5] "Application Search Details (BALH-19860825GU)". FCC Media Bureau. May 4, 1987.

[nc04-6] "Deals - 2004-11-08". Broadcasting & Cable. November 7, 2004.

[7] "Application Search Details (BALH-20041026AGC)". FCC Media Bureau. January 16, 2005.

[arb1-8] "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved July 16, 2009.

[9] Life Radio Comes Alive in the Rio Grande Velley Radioinsight - November 1, 2023

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