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{{short description|Radio station in Carmel, California}}
{{hatnote|This article is about the current KCDU. For the Chualar, California radio station formerly holding the KCDU callsign from 1996 to 2003, see [[KXSM]].}}
{{Infobox radio station
{{Infobox radio station
|image =
| logo = Logo kcdu.png
|name = KCDU
| name = KCDU
|city = [[Carmel-by-the-Sea, California]]
| city = [[Carmel, California]]
|area = [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]]<br>[[Monterey, California|Monterey]]<br>[[Salinas, California]]
| area = [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]]<br>[[Monterey, California|Monterey]]<br>[[Salinas, California]]
|branding = 101.7 The Beach
| branding = 101.7 The Beach
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| airdate = 1983
|slogan = Today's Hit Music
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| frequency = 101.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
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|airdate = 1994
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| format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
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|frequency = 101.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
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| erp = 2,350 [[watt]]s
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|format = [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]]
| haat = {{convert|161|m|sp=us}}
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|erp = 2,350 [[watt]]s
|haat = 161 meters
| class = A
|class = A
| facility_id = 54621
| former_callsigns = KWST (1983–1987) <br> KXDC-FM (1987–1995)<br>KXDC (1995–1999)<br>KBTU (1999–2003)
|facility_id = 54621
| sister_stations = [[KHIP]] [[KKHK]] [[KPIG-FM]] [[KWAV]]
|owner = [[Mapleton Communications]]
| owner = [[Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)|Stephens Media Group]]
|licensee = Mapleton License of Monterey, LLC
| licensee = SMG-Monterey, LLC
|webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=KCDUFM Listen Live]
|website = [http://www.1017thebeach.com/ 1017thebeach.com]
| webcast = [http://player.streamtheworld.com/liveplayer.php?callsign=KCDUFM Listen Live]
| website = [http://www.1017thebeach.com/ 1017thebeach.com]
| licensing_authority= [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
}}
}}


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'''KCDU''' airs a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] music format branded as "The Beach".
'''KCDU''' airs a [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]] music format branded as "The Beach".


It has been owned by [[Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)|Stephens Media Group]] since October 2019.
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==History 1994-present==
KCDU (and previously calls KXKT) were located at 93.5 FM from 1994 to 2003.


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==History==
93.5 FM was originally "Cat Country 93.5" (KXKT) from December 1994 to November 1996, playing nationally syndicated country programming.
===Early years (1971–2003)===
The station came on the air in 1971 as an underground progressive station KLRB, Carmel By-The-Sea. It was sold to Walton Broadcasting out of Texas in 1982 who moved the station to Pacific Avenue in Monterey where his other station, CHR KIDD, 630-AM was. Walton changed the call letters to KWST in 1983 and six months later he changed the format to Country. The callsign would become KXDC-FM in 1987, with the KWST calls moving to a station in the Imperial Valley shortly after the call change.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?facid=&call=kcdu&ccode=1&city=&state=&country=US&zip=&arn=&party=&party_type=LICEN&latd=&lond=&lang=en|title=Query the REC California FM database for KCDU|publisher=REC Networks|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref> For much of its existence prior to 1999, it was a smooth jazz station. In 1995, the callsign dropped the FM suffix. In 1999 101.7 switched to [[Rhythmic oldies]], and changed callsigns again to '''KBTU'''. It later moved into a [[rhythmic contemporary]] format to go against KDON, 101.7 later relaunched as 101.7 The Bomb to even fully go against KDON with a new morning drive program.


===101.7 The Beach (2003–present)===
In November 1996, KXKT flipped to "Modern Rock at 93.5... CD-93" under new calls KCDU. The original format was a mix of Alternative, and Triple A. Typical artists included Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Smashing Pumpkins, Fiona Apple, 311, [[Counting Crows]], Alanis Morissette and others.
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On February 28, 2003, the callsign was changed to KCDU, which flipped to Hot AC, and re-branded itself as "101.7 The Beach" with the slogan being "The Best Mix of the 80's, 90's and Today."


====Adult hits era====
In July 1997, the station's playlist shifted to a mainstream Modern Adult Contemporary format. Alternative and Triple A tracks were replaced by pop-leaning songs by artists such as Ace of Base, Madonna and Prince. The station officially re-branded itself as "Today's Music... CD-93" in August 1997. Around the same time, an all-request 80's New Wave program called "RetroAction" began airing Saturday nights from 9 to midnight, hosted by Sini Man.
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In 2005, the station began an "All Kinds of Music" promotion to counter the influence of Jack-FM stations. The playlist expanded to include everything from "U Got It Bad" by Usher to "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. The station also began running the syndicated James McPhee Dream Doctor and John Tesh shows.


====Transition to CHR====
The station's Fall 1997 lineup included Mike Skot (mornings), Sandy Shore (middays), program director Bill Goldsmith (afternoons), and Sini Man (evenings). Ms. Shore and Mr. Goldsmith were voicetracked, while Mr. Skot and Mr. Man were live.
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In the Fall of 2011, KCDU began transitioning to [[Contemporary hit radio|CHR]], first by adopting its current slogan, then cutting out all of the 70s, 80s, and 90s music it had broadcast for years. The Beach also moved its syndicated John Tesh Morning show to the new sister station B103.9FM (formerly Classical KBach). The lineup changed as well with the 2010 mid-day addition of the syndicated show "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest." Longtime jock Sybil DeAngelo relocated to a Washington state sister station, leaving Kiwi (2003–present, from the former rock station KMBY/X103.9fm) in afternoons. Promotions Manager Alyson joined the on-air line-up with the evening shift in early 2011, and Casey, who had held a 2-4 shift until Fall 2011, became the new morning show host with the transfer of John Tesh's Radio Program.

In late 1997, the station (and sister station KPIG) was sold to NuWave Broadcasting out of Hawaii. The station moved from KPIG's Watsonville studios to NuWave's Salinas studios.

In 1998, the station added even more pop-leaning tracks, including "You're Still The One" by Shania Twain and "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion. A voicetracked DJ simply known as "Christopher" replaced Bill Goldsmith in the afternoons.

In March 1999, the station revamped its lineup, replacing Sandy Shore and Christopher with live DJ's Jae Jae (middays) and Maverick (afternoons). Prior to KCDU, Maverick worked at crosstown KDON-FM for two years. When the new KDON PD (Danny Ocean) came in, he fired Maverick. 10 minutes later, Mav was back on the air at CD93 doing afternoons and soon became the assistant program director. Jae Jae became famous for her "I'm outtie like a belly-button" sign-off phrase, and great stunts like the walk from Monterey to Santa Cruz for a Children's care center in Santa Cruz.

Several programming changes also occurred in March 1999. The first was "10-in-a-row's" - where the station now played 10 songs each hour non-stop without commercials. The second was a new program called "Underground Planet", hosted by Sini Man. "UP" highlighted non-mainstream artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Fleming & John, and Vertical Horizon. The show aired 10-12 weeknights. Finally, the station dropped some of its most pop-leaning artists (including Ace of Base), and shifted back to a true Modern Adult Contemporary station.

In December 1999, Sini Man retired from radio to pursue other interests including his singing career.

In January 2000, the station reimaged itself as "Modern Music... CD-93" - and switched to a female voiceover. In May 2000, the station moved to NuWave's new radio facility in Monterey, and began using a new music library. "10-in-a-row's" were dropped at this point in favor of a 3-stopset music hour.

All NuWave stations were sold to Mapleton Broadcasting in Spring 2002. After being sold, the station immediately dropped the "Underground Planet" program. The playlist also shifted to a more Hot Adult Contemporary blend, which included current songs by LeAnn Rimes and Jennifer Love Hewitt. The 80's songs also changed to include more Bon Jovi and Def Leppard, and the "80's New-Wave" Saturday night show was subsequently dropped.

In June 2002, longtime DJs Maverick and Jae Jae were fired to cut costs.

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In March 2003, the station moved to 101.7 FM and re-branded itself as "101.7 The Beach... The Best Mix of the 80's, 90's and Today." The calls, however, were not changed.

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In 2005, the station began an "All Kinds of Music" promotion to counter the influence of Jack-FM stations. The playlist expanded to include everything from "U Got It Bad" by Usher to "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. The station also began running the syndicated James McPhee Dream Doctor and John Tesh shows.


On October 19, 2012, KCDU officially completed the transition after removing all music from the 2000s.
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In the Fall of 2011, KCDU modified its format slightly to become "Today's Hit Music - 101.7 The Beach;" cutting out all of the 70s, 80s, and 90s music it had broadcast for years. The Beach also moved its syndicated John Tesh Morning show to the new sister station B103.9FM (formerly Classical KBach). The lineup changed as well with the 2010 mid-day addition of the syndicated show "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest." Longtime jock Sybil DeAngelo relocated to a Washington state sister station, leaving Kiwi (2003–present, from the former rock station KMBY/X103.9fm) in afternoons. Promotions Manager Alyson joined the on-air line-up with the evening shift in early 2011, and Casey, who had held a 2-4 shift until Fall 2011, became the new morning show host with the transfer of John Tesh's Radio Program.


====Acquisition by Stephens Media Group====
On October 19, 2012 KCDU changed their format to [[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40 (CHR)]], still under "The Beach" branding.
On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group, marking its entry into California.<ref>{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/178504/stephens-media-group-acquires-37-stations-from-mapleton-communications/|title=Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications|date=1 July 2019|website=Radio Insight|access-date=4 July 2019}}</ref> Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rbr.com/stephens-completes-its-mapleton-deal/|title=Stephens completes its Mapleton deal|date=9 October 2019|publisher=Streamline Publishing|access-date=19 October 2019}}</ref> The station has continued its CHR format after the closure of the acquisition.


==101.7 history==
==Sources==
{{reflist}}
101.7 was smooth jazz as KXDC from 1995 to 1999 when in 1999 101.7 switched to 101.7 but first as an old school station and then moving into a rhythmic format to go against KDON, 101.7 later relaunched as 101.7 the bomb to even fully go against KDON with t-man in the morning, it later moved to 93.5 which didn't last that long


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.1017thebeach.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.1017thebeach.com/ Official Website]
{{FM station data|KCDU}}
{{FM station data|54621|KCDU}}
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=72956 FCC History Cards for KCDU]
*{{FCC History Cards|54621|KCDU}}


{{Santa Cruz Radio}}
{{Santa Cruz Radio}}
{{Contemporary Hit Radio Stations in California}}
{{Contemporary Hit Radio Stations in California}}
{{Mapleton Communications}}


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[[Category:Radio stations in California|CDU]]
[[Category:Radio stations in California|CDU]]
[[Category:Hot adult contemporary radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1994]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1983]]
[[Category:Mapleton Communications radio stations]]
[[Category:1983 establishments in California]]
[[Category:1994 establishments in California]]

Latest revision as of 11:06, 3 November 2024

This article is about the current KCDU. For the Chualar, California radio station formerly holding the KCDU callsign from 1996 to 2003, see KXSM.
KCDU
Broadcast areaSanta Cruz
Monterey
Salinas, California
Frequency101.7 MHz
Branding101.7 The Beach
Programming
FormatTop 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner
KHIP KKHK KPIG-FM KWAV
History
First air date
1983
Former call signs
KWST (1983–1987)
KXDC-FM (1987–1995)
KXDC (1995–1999)
KBTU (1999–2003)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID54621
ClassA
ERP2,350 watts
HAAT161 meters (528 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1017thebeach.com

KCDU is a commercial radio station in Carmel, California, broadcasting to the Santa Cruz-Monterey-Salinas, California, area on 101.7 FM. Its studios are in Monterey while its transmitter is located east of the city.

KCDU airs a Top 40 (CHR) music format branded as "The Beach".

It has been owned by Stephens Media Group since October 2019.

History

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Early years (1971–2003)

[edit]

The station came on the air in 1971 as an underground progressive station KLRB, Carmel By-The-Sea. It was sold to Walton Broadcasting out of Texas in 1982 who moved the station to Pacific Avenue in Monterey where his other station, CHR KIDD, 630-AM was. Walton changed the call letters to KWST in 1983 and six months later he changed the format to Country. The callsign would become KXDC-FM in 1987, with the KWST calls moving to a station in the Imperial Valley shortly after the call change.[2] For much of its existence prior to 1999, it was a smooth jazz station. In 1995, the callsign dropped the FM suffix. In 1999 101.7 switched to Rhythmic oldies, and changed callsigns again to KBTU. It later moved into a rhythmic contemporary format to go against KDON, 101.7 later relaunched as 101.7 The Bomb to even fully go against KDON with a new morning drive program.

101.7 The Beach (2003–present)

[edit]

On February 28, 2003, the callsign was changed to KCDU, which flipped to Hot AC, and re-branded itself as "101.7 The Beach" with the slogan being "The Best Mix of the 80's, 90's and Today."

Adult hits era

[edit]

In 2005, the station began an "All Kinds of Music" promotion to counter the influence of Jack-FM stations. The playlist expanded to include everything from "U Got It Bad" by Usher to "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard. The station also began running the syndicated James McPhee Dream Doctor and John Tesh shows.

Transition to CHR

[edit]

In the Fall of 2011, KCDU began transitioning to CHR, first by adopting its current slogan, then cutting out all of the 70s, 80s, and 90s music it had broadcast for years. The Beach also moved its syndicated John Tesh Morning show to the new sister station B103.9FM (formerly Classical KBach). The lineup changed as well with the 2010 mid-day addition of the syndicated show "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest." Longtime jock Sybil DeAngelo relocated to a Washington state sister station, leaving Kiwi (2003–present, from the former rock station KMBY/X103.9fm) in afternoons. Promotions Manager Alyson joined the on-air line-up with the evening shift in early 2011, and Casey, who had held a 2-4 shift until Fall 2011, became the new morning show host with the transfer of John Tesh's Radio Program.

On October 19, 2012, KCDU officially completed the transition after removing all music from the 2000s.

Acquisition by Stephens Media Group

[edit]

On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group, marking its entry into California.[3] Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019.[4] The station has continued its CHR format after the closure of the acquisition.

Sources

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCDU". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Query the REC California FM database for KCDU". REC Networks. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  3. ^ Venta, Lance (1 July 2019). "Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications". Radio Insight. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Stephens completes its Mapleton deal". Streamline Publishing. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
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