In 1975, local prosecutor and political leader Edmund Dinis, born in the Azores and of Portuguese descent, acquired the station.

[5] Edmund Dinis wanted to honor his father, Jacinto F. Diniz, by using his initials in the new call sign.

[8] On August 2, 2010, ownership of the station was transferred to Dinis' close friend and business partner, Henry M.

[9] The station moved its studios and offices from an historical downtown location on Union Street, to the third floor of the Howland Place professional building in the south end of New Bedford shortly after.

From 2018-2019,[10][11] and in 2023-2024,[12][13] the station has also provided a live broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest final, with commentary in English and Portuguese.