KDLA (AM)

KDLA
Frequency1010 kHz
Programming
FormatChristian radio
Ownership
OwnerChristian Broadcasting of De Ridder
History
First air date
November 10, 1950 (1950-11-10)[1]
Call sign meaning
DeRidder, Louisiana
Technical information
Facility ID9028
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
40 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
30°52′43″N 93°17′25″W / 30.87861°N 93.29028°W / 30.87861; -93.29028

KDLA (1010 AM) was a radio station licensed to DeRidder, Louisiana, United States. The station was last owned by Christian Broadcasting of De Ridder. Previous owners include Willis Broadcasting and DSN. KDLA's daytime signal covered a large portion of the Lake Charles market. KDLA had a long history of formats over the years from Top-40, Urban, Sports to Religious programming.[2] Its license was surrendered to the Federal Communications Commission on October 1, 2019, and cancelled on October 4, 2019.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Radio Station KDLA To Begin Broadcasting Friday, Nov. 10th". Beauregard News. DeRidder, Louisiana. November 10, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "KDLA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved December 31, 2009.
  3. ^ Call Sign History, fcc.gov. Retrieved October 8, 2019.