KBBY-FM
Adult contemporary | |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Westwood One |
|---|---|
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| KHAY, KRUZ, KVYB | |
| History | |
First air date | December 27, 1962 (as KUDU-FM) |
Former call signs | KUDU-FM (1962–1973) KBBY (1973–1993) |
Call sign meaning | K-BaBY (former progressive rock format) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 7745 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 12,500 watts |
| HAAT | 267 metres (876 feet) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live Listen Live via iHeartRadio |
| Website | 951kbby.com |
KBBY-FM (95.1
History
Early years
The station first
In 1969, KUDU-FM switched its call letters to KBBY and flipped to a
Over the next two decades, KBBY underwent several format and ownership changes. In late 1978, Tri-Counties Public Service sold KBBY and KBBQ to Forrest Broadcasting Co. for $1.2 million;
The station's call sign became KBBY-FM on September 17, 1993, to accommodate its AM counterpart adopting the KBBY calls.[7] In December 1996, Buena Ventura Inc. sold KBBY-FM to McDonald Media Group for $6.6 million, bringing it under common ownership with fellow Ventura-based stations KVEN and KHAY.[8]
Cumulus era (since 1999)
KBBY-FM once again changed hands in December 1999 as part of
In April 2015, KBBY-FM reverted to its previous adult contemporary format and adopted the branding "95-1 KBBY".[10][11]
As of July 2019, Dave Randall hosts the weekday midday timeslot. He has previously worked with other Southern California radio stations, including Ventura County's
KBBY-FM plays Christmas music from late November through Christmas Day. In the mid-2010s, the station employed a round-the-clock holiday format. As of 2016, this 24/7 format was discontinued in favor of adding Christmas songs to the station's regular playlist for the season, as well playing all-Christmas music on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
References
- ^ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1964. p. B-23. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "Existing FM stations: Call letter actions" (PDF). Broadcasting. August 18, 1969. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Call Letter Origins". Radio History on the Web. Archived from the original on February 18, 2016.
- ^ "Changing Hands" (PDF). Broadcasting. Broadcasting Publications Inc. December 4, 1978. p. 28. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "Hoker Lands WCRJ, WLLT For $12 Million" (PDF). Radio & Records. July 25, 1986. p. 10. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Ragan Henry Gambles $13 Million In Atlantic City" (PDF). Radio & Records. September 15, 1989. p. 15. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ "Call Sign History: KBBY-FM". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "Entravision Eyes El Paso Pair" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ "Cumulus Hits the West Coast" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 31, 1999. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Venta, Lance (April 20, 2015). "KBBY Flips To AC". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "KBBY Flips to AC". All Access. All Access Music Group. April 30, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2019.
- ^ "KBBY/Oxnard-Ventura Adds Radio Vet Dave Randall To Staff". All Access. All Access Music Group. October 6, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "John Tesh Radio Show Adds New Affiliates". All Access. All Access Music Group. September 7, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
External links
- Official website
- KBBY in the FCC FM station database
- KBBY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- FCC History Cards for KBBY-FM
- FCC Public Inspection File contour map