KFIA (AM)

KFIA
Broadcast areaSacramento metropolitan area
Frequency710 kHz
Branding710 AM and 105.7 FM The Word
Programming
FormatChristian talk and teaching
AffiliationsSRN News
Ownership
Owner
KKFS, KTKZ
History
First air date
January 11, 1979
Call sign meaning
Keeping Faith In America
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID50300
ClassB
Power25,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
250 watts (FM translator)
Transmitter coordinates
38°49′58″N 121°19′3″W / 38.83278°N 121.31750°W / 38.83278; -121.31750
Translator(s)105.7 K289CT (Sacramento)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websitethewordsacramento.com

KFIA (710 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station broadcasting a Christian talk and teaching format. Licensed to Carmichael, California, the station serves the Sacramento metropolitan area. The station is currently owned by New Inspiration Broadcasting Company, Inc. which is a part of Salem Media Group.[2]

KFIA is powered at 25,000 watts by day. But because 710 AM is a clear channel frequency reserved for Class A stations KIRO Seattle and WOR New York City, KFIA must greatly reduce power at night to 1,000 watts. It uses a directional antenna at all times. The transmitter is off North Foothills Boulevard at Athens Avenue in Rocklin.[3] KFIA programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator K289CT 105.7 MHz in Sacramento.[4]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KFIA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KFIA Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KFIA
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/K289CT