Dallas 106.7 FM - KKDL
Since early August, there has been a new radio station floating along the airwaves in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Wednesday night, I was reminded of this fact when I rode to the DFWblogs Cocktail Event with Karen, who had 106.7 on in her car. The station is not playing any commercials and only rarely pauses to broadcast “This is KKDL, Muenster/Dallas/Ft. Worth. 106.7.”
I had not heard any identification, so I decided to do some sleuthing into what is going on over the 106.7 frequency.
Poking around the FCC web site, I found that the station allowed on the 106.7 frequency was called KKDL and came out of Muenster, Texas. The station is newly owned by Entravision, a Hispanic broadcaster that has both television and radio holdings, mostly in the southeast.
KKDL recently changed from call letters KXGM and frequency 106.5, where it was a 6000 watt station broadcasting oldies to Muenster, TX. Under the new ownership by Extravision, the station has been moved to 106.7 on the dial and upgraded to a full C signal license, allowing higher power or 100,000 watts [source]. With the increased power comes increased range, so now listeners in Dallas and Fort Worth can tune in.
Recent Station Developments [source]:
8/08/02 - KXGM 106.5 signed off.
8/09/02 - KXGM 106.7 signed on as a full class C station, testing on-and-off with a loop of rhythmic AC (Adult Comtemporary).
8/14/02 - KXGM 106.7 Muenster TX/Dallas/Fort Worth changed calls to KKDL
Station Details [source]:
Owner: Entravision
Co-owned: KZMP, KRVA, KZMP-FM, KTCY
Facilities: 2034′ 74 kw C
78 mile radius coverage area
Transmitter: 33° 26′ 13″ N 97° 29′ 5″ W
3.9 miles NNW of Greenwood; 48 miles N of Ft Worth; 61 miles NW of Dallas; 67 miles ESE of Wichita Falls
It’s unsure if the station will keep its Rhythmic AC format. It could be that they are merely using the dance loop while they get the structure in place to completely launch a new format. Most Extravision stations are hispanic format.
If you like what you are hearing on 106.7, call or write the General Manager of the Dallas Extravision properties and let him know [source]:
5307 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206
Tel: 214-887-9107 or Fax: 214-841-4215
fascinating.
Thanks so much for looking this up!! I’ve been meaning to research it for sometime now. I’m loving the dance music on the way to work and on the way home. Even though it is a loop (and I’m actually listening enough to have figured that out a couple days ago).
The J school would be so proud of you.
fyi- it looks like dallas has a dance radio station. rock on.
thanks for the heads up. my commute is now a 20 minute dance party (the glow sticks are a little annoying).
look for me at a stop light near you getting down with my funky self.
About kkdl. I hear this one song and love it. It starts with a mysterious sound then come in the cellos playing a simple tune. It is mostly cello, but has an sound similar to bells. There is only one song that plays that fit that description. I would really love to know what that song, or at least a site where I could find the playlist.
Dusty sent me to your site because I’ve been talking about this station and wondering the details… I just found this article on the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s website and thought you might appreciate the information-
It’s a keeper!!
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/entertainment/4180973.htm
Hey guys ive been listening to 106.7 for a lil while now, although i didnt have a clue to why they just played a handful of songs until right now. It makes sence now that it is in a loop =P. Anywho, i am curious about a song myself, the only really description of it is the lady’s voice, the ONLY words in it are la la la la, just repeated over and over again with the rythem of the music, i know this is a long shot but if someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
have fun, and have a merry christmas!!!
Addiction … I think the song you are referring to is ATC - Around the World … I could be wrong … Not too sure but I tried … this station is really good but in cedar hill it mixes with 106.1 and in duncanville it is just right! haha! hi guys!!
does anyone know the name of the song where its like a guy and a girl robot voice and it think they say satisfaction alot, anyone know the name?
does anyone know the name of the song where its like a guy and a girl robot voice and it think they say satisfaction alot, anyone know the name?
I am also looking for a song that 106.7 plays,It starts out by a girl say “COME INTO MY DREAMS, LET ME SHOW YOU were I” then the Beat starts up. If anybody could tell me the artist or song, It will be much appreciated. DEVON—DKCP23@aol.com
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THE SONG WHERE IT SOUNDS LIKE ROBOTS THE SONG IS CALLED SATISFACTION IM NOT SURE HOW TO PRONOUNCE OR SPELL THEIR NAME BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE BENIVINASI OR SOMETHING OF THE SORT. DEVON IF U EVER FIGURE OUT THAT OTHER SONG I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE NAME OF IT AS WELL IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS ACOSTA SO IM REALLY NOT SURE.
JR
Count me in please.
the song called satisfaction is “benny benassi”. what can i say im to good. anyone ever figure out that song title for me yet???JR
I loved the dance music, but when it switched to Hip-Hop, you lost me because there are 5 other stations playing the same thing. Now you are going to latino music. You have lost me for good and alot of other listeners who loved the dance format.
Thanks for nothing.
Dee
i think 106.7 la cazza is the bomb. i am hispanic and i love the variety of latino music that is on their playlist. especially the reggeton. joanna
I hate the new format…I can listen to HIP HOP on any other station!