KKLA-FM

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KKLA-FM
MHz
Branding99.5 KKLA
Programming
FormatChristian/talk and teaching
Ownership
Owner
KFSH-FM, KRLA, KTIE
History
First air date
1985
November 13, 1956 as KHOF[1]
Former call signs
KHOF (1956–1985)
Technical information
Facility ID48453
ClassB
ERP10,000 watts
HAAT902.0 meters (2,959.3 ft)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kkla.com

KKLA-FM (99.5

radio station licensed to Los Angeles, California and serving the Greater Los Angeles area. The station is owned by the Salem Media Group and broadcasts a Christian talk and teaching format. The KKLA-FM studios are located in Glendale and the transmitter is located atop Mount Wilson
.

History

The 99.5 FM frequency in Los Angeles has been home to two stations operating under separate licenses, both broadcasting a Christian radio format.

KHOF (1956–1985)

Originally owned by Pastor Ray Schoch's Faith Center Church in

syndicated ministries and programming produced by Faith Center. In 1975, Gene Scott took over Faith Center and moved properties including KHOF to strictly in-house programming. Some stations were sold. By 1980, Scott's sermons aired around-the-clock. The Federal Communications Commission canceled KHOF's license in September 1982, citing improper conduct on the part of Faith Center, including misappropriation of fundraising proceeds.[2][3]

KKLA-FM (1985–present)

KKLA-FM operates on a license separate from that of the former KHOF, first issued in October 1985 to

Salem Communications subsidiary New Inspiration Broadcasting with the call sign KKLA.[4][5] At that time, the station launched with a contemporary Christian music (CCM) format part of the day and Christian talk and teaching the rest of the day. By 1987, the majority of KKLA's programming consisted of the latter. The station eliminated Christian music by 1990; this void was filled by KFSG
(96.3 FM) which began airing a CCM format for most of its broadcast day.

In 1995, the station's call letters changed to KKLA-FM. This was done to accommodate sister station KLFE (1240 AM) in San Bernardino, which changed its callsign to KKLA[6] and simulcast KKLA-FM until 1999.

During part of the day Monday through Saturday, KKLA-FM broadcasts local Christian call-in talk shows that discuss a mix of religious and

John F. MacArthur, and Hank Hanegraaff
.

KKLA-FM claims to be the most-listened-to Christian talk radio station in the United States.[7]

Awards

KKLA-FM was honored by the National Association of Broadcasters as its Religious/Gospel station of the year in 1995.

Year Awards Category Result Source
1995 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Station of the Year, Religious/Gospel Won [8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1969. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "'82 in Review: Washington Report" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 10, 1982. p. 20. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Washington Watch" (PDF). Broadcasting. Broadcasting Publications Inc. December 9, 1985. p. 91. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  4. ^ "Application Search Results: KKLA-FM". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada" (PDF). Broadcasting/Cablecasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1986. p. B-31. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  6. ISBN 0-8352-3725-7
    . Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  7. ^ Welke, Rick (February 22, 2002). "What Do I Know About Talk Radio?" (PDF). Radio & Records. p. 116. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  8. ^ "Limbaugh, KGO win top Marconi honors" (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable. R.R. Bowker. September 18, 1995. p. 38. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

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