KDES-FM 98.5 MHz
KDES-FM is a licensed FM station on 98.5 MHz in Cathedral City, CA, licensed to ALPHA MEDIA LICENSEE LLC. 38 kW ERP, 171 m HAAT. FCC data as of 2026-11-10.
Cathedral City, CA. FM, class B.
- Licensee
- ALPHA MEDIA LICENSEE LLC
- Facility ID
- 24253
- Power
- 38 kW ERP, 171 m HAAT
- ERP
- 38 kW
- HAAT
- 171 m
- Coordinates (NAD83)
- 33.86614, -116.435
- Tower (ASR)
- —
- State
- California
Quick answers
- What frequency is KDES-FM on?
- KDES-FM broadcasts on 98.5 MHz. It is a FM station.
- Where is KDES-FM?
- KDES-FM is licensed to Cathedral City, California. Its licensed transmitter site is at 33.86614, -116.435 (NAD83).
- Who owns KDES-FM?
- The FCC license for KDES-FM is held by ALPHA MEDIA LICENSEE LLC, which holds 158 licensed broadcast stations.
- How powerful is KDES-FM?
- KDES-FM is licensed for 38 kW effective radiated power (ERP) with its antenna 171 m above average terrain (HAAT).