KBES
KBES (89.5 FM) is a non-commercial Assyrian radio station broadcasting a world ethnic format. Licensed to Ceres, California, United States, the station serves the Central Valley area. The station is owned by Bet Nahrain, Inc., alongside the KBSV radio station.
History
KBES was first founded in 1979 and had its first broadcast on September 2nd of that year. The station was founded by Sargon Dadesho the owner of Bet-Nahrain, Inc., who stated that the channel was unique in providing non-commercial, educational programming to the Assyrian community in Ceres. Dadesho also stated that KBES would be the first Assyrian radio station in the whole world.
The station had a construction permit dated back to 1977 and received a license to cover the area of Ceres later in January 1978. The station would cover primarily Assyrian related topics and culture.
References
- ^ Schwartz, Fred (August 31, 1979). "Radio station will serve area Assyrians". The Modesto Bee. Modesto, California. pp. C-1, C-2. Retrieved December 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KBES". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KBES Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "APPROVAL TO PROCLAIM MARCH 21,2001 AS THE ASSYRIAN NEW YEAR DAY IN STANISLAUS COUNTY" (PDF). stancounty.com. Stanislaus County. March 13, 2001. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ 2004 Congressional Record, Vol. 150, Page E371 (March 16, 2004)
- ^ "History Cards for KBES". Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "Gypsy Folk Ensemble at the 18th Annual Assyrian Food Festival". gypsyfolkensemble.com. Los Angeles: Gypsy Folk Ensemble. September 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 4938 (KBES) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KBES in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- "History Cards for KBES". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)
- Official website