KLLE (107.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to North Fork, California, and broadcasting in the Fresno metropolitan area. It is known as "La Picosa" (The Spicy One) and is owned by the Latino Media Network, airing a Regional Mexican radio format. It carries Los Angeles Dodgers games in Spanish during the baseball season. It airs a syndicated morning show, "Al Aire Con El Terrible" from KLAX-FM Los Angeles.
KLLE is a Class B1 FM station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,750 watts. The transmitter tower is off Teaford Saddle Road in Oakhurst.[2]
History
The station signed on the air in 1995 . It originally broadcast at 107.7 MHz and was licensed to Merced, California. The call sign was KZFT. It later moved into the Fresno radio market, being licensed to the suburb of North Fork.
Before it switched to a Regional Mexican format, it broadcast Spanish language adult contemporary music. And before that, it played Reggaetón music along with Spanish language hip hop.
On September 28, 2014, the station branding "La Kalle" was changed to "Latino Mix".
On May 2, 2016, KLLE changed its format to Regional Mexican, branded as "Zona MX 107.9".[3] It was programmed by former owner TelevisaUnivision's Uforia Audio Network until 2024.
On December 1, 2024, KLLE "Zona Mx 107.9" rebranded as "La Picosa 107.9" while continuing to air Regional Mexican music.
Former logo
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KLLE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KLLE
- ^ KLLE Fresno Flips to Zona MX Radioinsight - May 2, 2016
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 31716 (KLLE) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KLLE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
37°17′42″N 119°33′54″W / 37.295°N 119.565°W
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