Claim: KRML began regular operations in 1958 as KTEE and  was established by Seaside Electronic Associates.
Evidence: Broadcasting with 500 watts of power as a daytime-only station on a frequency of 1410 kHz, this station began regular operations in 1958 as KTEE. The station was established by Seaside Electronic Associates with Paul F. Hanson serving as the president, general manager, and news director.