KBFB

KBFB
Dallas, Texas;
Broadcast area	Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Frequency	97.9 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding	97.9 The Beat
Programming
Format	Rhythmic contemporary
Subchannels	HD2: KZMJ simulcast (Urban adult contemporary); HD3: La Nueva 106.5 FM (Spanish Christian);
Ownership
Owner	Urban One; (Radio One Licenses, LLC);
Sister stations	KZMJ
History
First air date	1947
Former call signs	WFAA-FM (1947–1973); KZEW (1973–1990); KKWM (1990–1991); KLRX (1991–1993); KRRW (1993–1997);
Call sign meaning	The B is taken from "B-97.9," former adult contemporary station
Technical information
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	9627
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	574 meters (1,883 ft)
Translator(s)	92.9 K225DD (McKinney); 96.7 K244FC (Hillsboro); HD3: 92.9 K225BR (Fort Worth); HD3: 106.5 K293CM (Dallas);
Links
Public license information	Public file; LMS;
Website	thebeatdfw.com; onlineradiobox.com/us/lanueva1065/ (HD3);

KBFB (97.9 FM) is a commercial radio station with an urban contemporary–leaning rhythmic contemporary radio format, known as "97.9 The Beat." It is licensed to Dallas, Texas and serves the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. KBFB is owned by Urban One, its studios and offices, along with sister station KZMJ, are in the Galleria Area in North Dallas.

KBFB has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts. The station's transmitter is off Plateau Street in Cedar Hill, amid the towers for other Dallas–Fort Worth area FM and TV stations. KBFB broadcasts using HD Radio technology.