KWAV

KWAV
Broadcast areaSalinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz
Frequency96.9 MHz
BrandingK-Wave 96.9
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
KCDU, KHIP, KKHK, KPIG-FM
History
First air date
October 14, 1961; 63 years ago (1961-10-14) (as KHFR)
Former call signs
KHFR (1961–1966)
KMBY-FM (1966–1968)
Call sign meaning
"K-Wave"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID7714
ClassB
ERP18,000 watts
HAAT747 meters (2,451 ft)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitekwav.com

KWAV (96.9 FM "K-Wave 96.9") is a commercial radio station in Monterey, California, broadcasting to the Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz region of Central California. It is owned by Stephens Media Group and it broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. For much of November and December, it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are on Garden Court in Monterey.[2] In the evening, KWAV carries the nationally syndicated Delilah call-in and request show.

KWAV has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 18,000 watts. The transmitter is located on Rana Creek Road, atop Mount Toro, in Carmel Valley, California.[3] KWAV is a Class B FM station with a higher power than would be granted under the present U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules. It is often referred as a "Superpower" Grandfathered Class B.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWAV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ KWAV.com/contact-us
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWAV
  4. ^ Smith, D. (September 9, 1998). "List of "grandfathered" FM radio stations in the U.S." w9wi.com. Archived from the original on 2004-10-10.