KNZR (AM)

KNZR
Simulcasts KNZR-FM Shafter
Broadcast areaKern County
Frequency1560 kHz
BrandingKNZR AM1560 & FM97.7
Programming
FormatConservative talk radio
NetworkFox News Radio
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Salem Radio Network
Westwood One
Ownership
Owner
KKBB, KLLY, KNZR-FM
History
First air date
1935; 89 years ago (1935)
Former call signs
  • W6XAI (1934–1936)
  • KPMC (1936–1990)
[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID7715
ClassA
Power
  • 25,000 watts day
  • 10,000 watts night
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.knzr.com

KNZR (1560 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station in Bakersfield, California. It is owned by Alpha Media and airs a conservative talk radio format. Its studios and offices are on Pegasus Drive in Bakersfield.

KNZR broadcasts with 25,000 watts of power by day and 10,000 watts at night from its transmitter on Artimus Court in Bakersfield.[3] It uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array after sunset. KNZR is designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as a clear channel, Class A radio station, sharing Class A status on 1560 AM with WFME in New York City.

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KNZR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KNZR-AM 1560 kHz - Bakersfield, CA". radio-locator.com.