KMGA

KMGA
Broadcast areaAlbuquerque/Santa Fe
Frequency99.5 MHz
BrandingMagic 99.5
Programming
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
KDRF, KKOB, KKOB-FM, KOBQ, KNML, KRST, KTBL
History
First air date
November 11, 1963 (1963-11-11) (as KARA-FM)
Former call signs
  • KARA-FM (1963–1965)
  • KBNM-FM (1965–1974)
  • KMYR (1974–1977)
  • KZZX (1977–1985)
Call sign meaning
"Magic Albuquerque"
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID11231
ClassC
ERP22,500 watts
HAAT1,259 meters (4,131 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
35°12′44″N 106°26′58″W / 35.21222°N 106.44944°W / 35.21222; -106.44944
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.magic995abq.com

KMGA (99.5 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format.[2] For much of November and December it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are in Downtown Albuquerque.

KMGA has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 22,500 watts. The transmitter tower is atop Sandia Crest east of the city.[3]

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMGA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved August 4, 2009.
  3. ^ "KMGA-FM 99.5 MHz - Albuquerque, NM". radio-locator.com.