94.9 KLTY-FM Dallas Named Religious Station of the Year at 2005 NAB Marconi Radio Awards

Established in 1989, and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio.

94.9 KLTY Vice President and General Manager John L. Peroyea commented, "We are honored by this award and recognition. It is truly a reflection of the commitment to excellence by which we operate, and is a tribute to our dedicated staff of professionals who are committed to our company, our listeners, our clients and our community."

94.9 KLTY is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM). Headquartered in Camarillo, CA, Salem is the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family themes programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 103 radio stations, including 66 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to more than 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), the leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines. Information may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Released September 27, 2005