| Broadcast area | Phoenix metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.1 MHz |
| Branding | 95.1 & 94.9 The Wow Factor |
| Programming | |
| Format | Oldies/Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KKFR, KMVA, KZON | |
| History | |
First air date | 1996 (as KFMR) |
Former call signs | KFMR (1996–2005) KVIB (2005–2014) |
Call sign meaning | K OAsIs (former station branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 16770 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 41,000 watts |
| HAAT | 849 meters (2785 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°14′5.00″N 112°22′2.00″W / 34.2347222°N 112.3672222°W |
| Translator(s) | 94.9 K235CB (Chandler, relays KZON-HD2) |
| Repeater(s) | 103.9 KZON-HD2 (Gilbert) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live (may be restricted) |
| Website | 951thewowfactor.com |
KOAI (95.1 FM) is a commercial radio station, licensed to Sun City West, Arizona, and serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. The station is owned by Riviera Broadcasting, a subsidiary of the Yucaipa Companies. It broadcasts an oldies and classic hits radio format, featuring mostly hits from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. It primarily competes with Audacy-owned 94.5 KOOL-FM, which concentrates on 1980s hits, with some 70s and 90s titles.
KOAI has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 41,000 watts. The transmitter is in Crown King, Arizona, about 50 miles northwest of Phoenix, giving KOAI a rimshot signal in the metro area. Programming is also heard on 250-watt FM translator 94.9 K235CB in Chandler. The translator is fed by 103.9 KZON-HD2. The studios and offices are on 7th Street in Midtown Phoenix.