KQID-FM (93.1

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, "Q93") is an American Top 40 (CHR)

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licensed to

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. The station serves the

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, northern

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, and

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. The station is owned by Cenla Broadcasting. Its studios are located on Texas Avenue in Alexandria, and its transmitter is located southwest of

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KQID-FM-HD2

KQID-FM's second

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channel carries a

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format, branded "Magic 100.9" in reflection of its simulcast on

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K265FB (100.9).

KQID-FM-HD3

KQID-HD3 simulcasts the programming of KDBS 1410 AM "ESPN 94.7" and

K234CY 94.7 FM.

References

External links

"Q93" KQID-FM official website
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