KDAE

KDAE (1590 AM, "Radio Libertad") is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish religious format.^[2] Radio Libertad's programming is a variety of Spanish Christian music that ranges from Conjunto, Tejano, Mariachi, Salsa, Reggaton, Rock, Pop and Rap along with Praise & Worship programs. It is licensed to Sinton, Texas, United States, with studios in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The station is currently owned by The Worship Center of Kingsville.

KDAE

Sinton, Texas
Frequency	1590 kHz
Branding	Radio Libertad
Programming
Format	Spanish Religious
Ownership
Owner	The Worship Center of Kingsville
History
Former call signs	KIKN (1970–1984) KTOD (1959–1970)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	63346
Class	B
Power	1,000 watts day 500 watts night
Transmitter coordinates	28°1′16″N 97°28′14″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen live
Website	www.radiolibertad.net

History

The station began as KTOD in the late 1950s, featuring an Easy Listening format. In July, 1970, the call letters were changed to KIKN and the format was changed to country music. During the 1970s, KIKN was one of the most popular stations in the Corpus Christi market. The station changed its call sign on August 31, 1984 from KIKN to the current KDAE.^[3] On January 11, 1999, the station's license was assigned by Nueces Radio Partners, LP to the current owners.^[4]