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| Broadcast area | Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz |
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| Frequency | 96.9 MHz |
| Branding | K-Wave 96.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KCDU, KHIP, KKHK, KPIG-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | October 14, 1961 (as KHFR) |
Former call signs | KHFR (1961–1966) KMBY-FM (1966–1968) |
Call sign meaning | "K-Wave" |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 7714 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 18,000 watts |
| HAAT | 747 meters (2,451 ft) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | kwav.com |
KWAV (96.9 FM "K-Wave 96.9") is a commercial radio station in Monterey, California, broadcasting to the Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz region of Central California. It is owned by Stephens Media Group and it broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. For much of November and December, it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are on Garden Court in Monterey.[2] In the evening, KWAV carries the nationally syndicated Delilah call-in and request show.
KWAV has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 18,000 watts. The transmitter is located on Rana Creek Road, atop Mount Toro, in Carmel Valley, California.[3] KWAV is a Class B FM station with a higher power than would be granted under the present U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules. It is often referred as a "Superpower" Grandfathered Class B.[4]
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KWAV". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ KWAV.com/contact-us
- ^ Radio-Locator.com/KWAV
- ^ Smith, D. (September 9, 1998). "List of "grandfathered" FM radio stations in the U.S." w9wi.com. Archived from the original on 2004-10-10.