KERI

KERI
Broadcast areaKern County, California
Frequency1410 kHz
BrandingFaith & Family 1410 AM
Programming
FormatBrokered Religion
Ownership
Owner
  • Robert and Luann Wilkins
  • (Bob Wilkins Radio Network Broadcasting, Inc.)
History
First air date
May 3, 1950
Former call signs
KWSO (1950–2003)
Call sign meaning
"Kern County inspirational programming"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6640
ClassB
Power1,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
35°21′07″N 118°57′29″W / 35.35194°N 118.95806°W / 35.35194; -118.95806
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteWilkinsRadio.com/KERI

KERI (1410 kHz "Faith & Family 1410 AM") is a commercial AM radio station in Bakersfield, California. The station is owned by Robert and Luann Wilkins, through licensee Bob Wilkins Radio Network Broadcasting, Inc.[2] It airs a religious radio format. Most hours are brokered programming, where national and local religious leaders pay for a segment of time, for preaching or instruction, and where they may appeal to listeners for donations. Hosts include Charles Stanley, Jim Daly, John MacArthur, David Jeremiah and Jay Sekulow.

KERI is powered at 1,000 watts, day and night, using a non-directional antenna. Its transmitter is located on Kimber Avenue in Bakersfield, off Route 58 - Exit 115.[3] KERI's studios and offices are on Easton Drive in Bakersfield.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KERI". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KERI Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator KERI
  4. ^ YellowPages.com/KERI