KGFM
| |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 101.5 MHz |
| Branding | 101.5 Big FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| KEBT, KERN, KGEO, KISV, KKXX-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | October 1, 1964 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 36234 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 6,700 watts |
| HAAT | 396 meters (1,299 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°26′17″N 118°44′22″W / 35.43806°N 118.73944°W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 101.5 Big FM |
KGFM (101.5
radio station in Bakersfield, California. The station is owned by American General Media and the license is held by AGM California.[1] KGFM airs an adult hits
format.
The
History
On October 1, 1964, KGFM first
soft adult contemporary. KGFM stayed with soft AC until 2005, when the decision was made to emphasize gold
product.
In 2007, the station evolved toward a soft
demographic
.
Rebrand
In 2013, KGFM began its transition toward a hot AC format, dropping all songs from before 1980. KGFM rebranded as "101.5 Today's Best Mix". By 2015, KGFM was only playing songs recorded after 2000.
On April 1, 2021, KGFM changed its format from hot adult contemporary to adult hits, branded as "101.5 Big FM".[5]
References
- ^ "KGFM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ "KGFM Connect". May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Predicted Coverage Area for KGFM 101.5 FM". Radio-locator. May 15, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-17
- ^ KGFM Goes Big With Variety Hits Radioinsight - April 1, 2021
External links
- KGFM in the FCC FM station database
- KGFM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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