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| Frequencies | 98.1MHz (HD Radio viaKBQI-107.9 HD2) |
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| Branding | 98.1 The Bull |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KABQ,KABQ-FM,KBQI,KPEK,KTEG,KZRR,K265CA | |
| History | |
First air date | January 2007 (2007-01) |
Call sign meaning | K 251 (channel number for frequency 98.1) AU (sequential assignment) |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 139245 |
| Class | D |
| ERP | 165watts |
| HAAT | 1230 meters |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°12′53″N106°27′2″W / 35.21472°N 106.45056°W /35.21472; -106.45056 |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thebullabq.iheart.com |
K251AU is anFM translator radio station that serves theAlbuquerque, New Mexico area. It broadcasts at 98.1 MHz with a 165 watt signal from atopSandia Crest, sending a somewhat strong signal into much of the city. Its studios are located in Northeast Albuquerque.
Currently this translator is re-broadcasting programming from theHD2 subchannel ofKBQI (107.9 FM).
K251AU began broadcasting in January 2007 with programming fromKBNM-LP (98.7 FM), a low-powered radio station based inBelen, New Mexico offering a non-commercialoldies music format. At the time, the translator was running at just 10 watts, and often encountered interference problems with the full-poweredKBAC out ofLas Vegas, New Mexico. There were also times when the station would be on air with no programming. In April 2013,Clear Channel Communications purchased K251AU from Maria Candelaria for $170,000.[2] At that time it also applied for aconstruction permit to upgrade the signal to 165 watts. On June 17, 2013 the upgraded signal went on the airstunting with aChristmas music format as "Santa 98.1". On June 21, 2013, K251AU became the new home for theclassic country format that had previously aired onKABQ-FM (104.7 FM) since May 2, 2009.[3]
On June 30, 2016, K251AU and KBQI-HD2 rebranded as "98.1 The Bull".[4]