KBFB
radio station in Dallas, Texas
KBFB (97.9 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station with an Urban Contemporary radio format, known as "97.9 The Beat." It is licensed to Dallas and serves the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. KBFB is owned by Urban One. The studios and offices, along with sister station KZMJ, are in the Galleria Area in North Dallas.
| KBFB | |
|---|---|
| City of license | Dallas, Texas |
| Broadcast area | Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex |
| Branding | 97.9 The Beat |
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| First air date | 1947 as WFAA-FM |
| Format | Urban contemporary |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 574 meters (1,883 ft) |
| Class | C |
| Facility ID | 9627 |
| Callsign meaning | The B is taken from "B-97.9," former adult contemporary station |
| Former callsigns | WFAA-FM (1947-1973) KZEW (1973-1990) KKWM (1990-1991) KLRX (1991-1993) KRRW (1993-1997) |
| Owner | Urban One (Radio One Licenses, LLC) |
| Sister stations | KZMJ |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thebeatdfw.com |
KBFB has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts. The transmitter is off Plateau Street in Cedar Hill, amid the towers for other Dallas-area FM and TV stations. KBFB broadcasts using HD Radio technology. The HD2 digital subchannel simulcasts the Urban AC format of co-owned KZMJ.
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