KLLE

{{Short description|Radio station in North Fork, California}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}

{{Infobox radio station

| logo =

| logo_size =

| name = KLLE

| city = North Fork, California

| area = Fresno metropolitan area

| branding = La Picosa 107.9

| frequency = 107.9 MHz

| airdate = {{Start date and age|1995}} (as KZFT at 107.7 in Merced)

| format = Regional Mexican

| erp = 1,750 watts

| haat = 374 meters (1,227 ft)

| class = B1

| facility_id = 31716

| callsign_meaning = La Kalle (The Street - former station branding)

| former_callsigns = in Merced: KXDE (1990–1995, CP), KZFT (1995–1996), KFIE (1996–1999), KAJZ (1999–2002), KZMR (4/11/2002-4/19/2002)
in North Fork: KZOL (2002–2005)

| former_frequencies = 107.7 MHz in Merced (1995–2002)

| affiliations = Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish Radio Network

| owner = Latino Media Network

| licensee = Latino Media Network, LLC

| sister_stations = KOND, KRDA

| webcast = [https://www.iheart.com/live/zona-mx-1079-5210/ Listen Live]

| website = [https://www.facebook.com/LaPicosa1079/]

| licensing_authority = FCC

}}

KLLE (107.9 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to North Fork, California, and broadcasting in the Fresno metropolitan area. It is known as "La Picosa" and is owned by the Latino Media Network, airing a Regional Mexican radio format. It carries Los Angeles Dodgers games in Spanish during the baseball season. It airs a syndicated morning show, "Al Aire Con El Terrible" from KLAX-FM Los Angeles.

KLLE is a Class B1 FM station. It has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,750 watts. The transmitter tower is off Teaford Saddle Road in Oakhurst.[https://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?sr=Y&s=C&call=Klle&nav=home Radio-Locator.com/KLLE]

History

The station signed on the air in {{Start date and age|1995}}. It originally broadcast at 107.7 MHz and was licensed to Merced, California. The call sign was KZFT. It later moved into the Fresno radio market, being licensed to the suburb of North Fork.

Before it switched to a Regional Mexican format, it broadcast Spanish language adult contemporary music. And before that, it played Reggaetón music along with Spanish language hip hop.

On September 28, 2014, the station branding "La Kalle" was changed to "Latino Mix".

On May 2, 2016, KLLE changed its format to Regional Mexican, branded as "Zona MX 107.9".[https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/106032/klle-fresno-flips-to-zona-mx/ KLLE Fresno Flips to Zona MX] Radioinsight - May 2, 2016 It was programmed by former owner TelevisaUnivision's Uforia Audio Network until 2024.

File:KLLE_La_Picosa107.9.jpg

On December 1, 2024, KLLE "Zona Mx 107.9" rebranded as "La Picosa 107.9" while continuing to air Regional Mexican music. The Current Programming Are 6AM-10AM: Al Aire Con El Terrible, 10AM-3PM: Chuy Vera, and 3PM-12AM: Mas Música Picosa En La Picosa 107.9.

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