Broadcast Company of the Americas
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Broadcast Company of the Americas | |
Type | Radio network |
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Country | United States |
Founded | 2003 |
Founder | John T. Lynch, Sr. |
Website | XXsportsradio.com |
The Broadcast Company of the Americas (BCA Radio) is a radio network located in the San Diego area and is focused on FM radio and AM radio broadcasting. BCA Radio owns and operates sports talk station XX Sports Radio in San Diego, the flagship station of the San Diego Padres and the San Diego State Aztecs, and Cash 1700, a business talk station. The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, which owns and operates Viejas Casino, owns 50% of BCA.
[edit] History
- BCA was formed in 2003 to purchase 1090AM and in 2005, BCA purchased 105.7FM and 1700AM.
- In August 2005, CASH 1700, a business talk station, began broadcasting; the station broadcasts at 10,000 watts day and night.
- On February 1, 2006, BCA formed XX Sports Radio, a 24/7 all sports format with 50,000 watts at 1090 AM and 50,000 watts at 105.7 FM.