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Classical KDFC Maps Future as Los Gatos Translator Transfers to USC

The ongoing broadcasts of Classical KDFC in the San Francisco Bay Area have been made possible by a complicated series of transactions involving both commercial and non-commercial radio entities. Today the KDFC brand is owned by Classical Public Radio Network … finish reading Classical KDFC Maps Future as Los Gatos Translator Transfers to USC

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KUSF is No More after Classical Public Radio Network Changes Call Letters to KOSC

Last week the FCC approved the assignment of University of San Francisco (USF)’s non-commercial radio license KUSF to Classical Public Radio Network. Upon consummation of the license assignment, the FCC agreed to change the call letters for the San Francisco-based … finish reading KUSF is No More after Classical Public Radio Network Changes Call Letters to KOSC

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KDFC Announces its South Bay Signal KXSC will Launch June 15

For over two months now, we’ve been sharing the news about Classical KDFC’s plans to expand coverage into the South Bay over 104.9 FM. The FCC granted Principle Broadcasting’s request to transfer the license for formerly Spanish-language KCNL 104.9 FM … finish reading KDFC Announces its South Bay Signal KXSC will Launch June 15

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Following KCNL Sale to USC, Classical Music Begins on 104.9 FM and Spanish Programming Moves to KSJO

On Friday, May 25, the sale of KCNL to University of Southern California (USC) was officially consummated and classical music programming began airing on 104.9 FM in the San Jose area. These preliminary broadcasts are just a hint of what’s … finish reading Following KCNL Sale to USC, Classical Music Begins on 104.9 FM and Spanish Programming Moves to KSJO

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KCNL ends Save Alternative weekend programming as Sale to USC Draws Near

On Tuesday we broke the news that the FCC has approved the transfer of Spanish language radio station KCNL in Sunnyvale, California to the University of Southern California (USC) for use as an outlet for classical music station KDFC. KCNL, … finish reading KCNL ends Save Alternative weekend programming as Sale to USC Draws Near

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FCC Grants Assignment of KCNL to USC for use as a KDFC classical radio outlet in San Jose

Yesterday the FCC granted the request by Principle Broadcasting Network to assign the license for San Jose-area radio station KCNL 104.9 FM to University of Southern California (USC) for use as an outlet for classical radio station KDFC. Along with … finish reading FCC Grants Assignment of KCNL to USC for use as a KDFC classical radio outlet in San Jose

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Visiting KCNL in San Jose

In my free time I like to schedule visits to radio stations in order to get a glimpse into their day-to-day operations. This project started way back in 2008 when I made my first field trip to WECB at Emerson … finish reading Visiting KCNL in San Jose

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USC to Purchase KCNL in San Jose for $7.5 million to Expand KDFC’s Classical Radio Coverage

It was announced today that Principle Broadcasting Network, the owner of San Jose-area commercial radio station KCNL 104.9 FM, has submitted paperwork to the FCC in order to sell the station to University of Southern California (USC) for $7.5 million … finish reading USC to Purchase KCNL in San Jose for $7.5 million to Expand KDFC’s Classical Radio Coverage

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