KSMA (AM)

KSMA
Broadcast areaSanta Maria—Lompoc area
Frequency1240 kHz
BrandingKSMA Radio
Programming
FormatNews/talk
AffiliationsCBS News Radio
BizTalkRadio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Los Angeles Rams
Ownership
Owner
KBOX, KPAT, KRQK, KSNI-FM
History
First air date
1946 (at 1450)
Former call signs
KSMA (1946–2007)
KSMX (2007–2016)[1]
Former frequencies
1450 kHz (1946–1949)
Call sign meaning
Santa MAria
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID4123
ClassC
Power1,000 watts unlimited
Transmitter coordinates
34°57′2″N 120°29′27″W / 34.95056°N 120.49083°W / 34.95056; -120.49083
Translator(s)99.5 K258CY (Santa Maria)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website1240ksma.com

KSMA (1240 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station that is licensed to Santa Maria, California, United States and serves the Santa Maria-Lompoc area. The station is owned by American General Media[3] and broadcasts a news/talk format. KSMA is rebroadcast on FM translator K258CY at 99.5 FM in Santa Maria. KSMA is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Rams radio network.

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KSMA". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KSMA Facility Record". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access. U.S. Federal Communications Commission.