KPSL-FM

KPSL-FM
Spanish variety;
Ownership
Owner	Lotus Communications; (Lotus Bakersfield Corp.);
Sister stations	KCHJ, KIWI, KQKZ, KWAC
History
First air date	August 24, 1963
Former call signs	KIFM (1963–1975); KHIS (1976–1977); KHIS-FM (1977 – 1996); KSMJ (1996 – 1998); KKXX-FM (1998 – 2004); KBKO-FM (2004 – 2008); KDFO (2008); KBKO-FM (2008); KVMX (2008 – 2011)
Technical information
Facility ID	28847
Class	B
ERP	50,000 watts
HAAT	152 meters (499 feet)
Transmitter coordinates	35°29′08″N 118°53′19″W / 35.48556°N 118.88861°W
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	laley965.com

KPSL-FM (96.5

Spanish variety format. Licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States, the station serves the Bakersfield area. The station is currently owned by Lotus Communications.^[2]

History

KIFM (1963–1975)

KHIS/KHIS-FM (1976–1996)

KSMJ (1996–1998)

KKXX (1998–2004): On July 2, 1998, KSMJ moved up the dial to 98.5 FM and radio station KKXX-FM moved from 105.3 FM to 96.5 FM alternating between a
Clear Channel Communications. Clear Channel relabeled KKXX-FM from X96.5 to 96.5 KISS-FM which was modeled after its sister station KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and also stated that no changes were expected at that time.^[4]

KBKO (2004–2008)

KVMX (2008–2011): On Tuesday, July 29, 2008, KBKO-FM was sold to
Rolling Stones.^[7] On August 13, 2008, the KBKO-FM call sign was changed to KVMX.^[8]

KPSL-FM (2011–present)

On July 31, 2018, KPSL-FM changed their format from Spanish adult hits to regional Mexican, branded as "La Ley 96.5".[9]

Programming

Programming on this station includes Alex "El Genio" Lucas on mornings, Rosmar Vega on mid-days, El Fantasma on afternoons, and Concierto 96.5 Music overnights, and weekends. Show De Thalia is on Saturday evenings.

Previous logo

References

^ "KPSL-FM Callsign History". FCC. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
^ "KPSL-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
^ "Changing Hands" (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable. October 7, 1996. p. 38. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
^ Malamanig, Christine (August 25, 2000). "Texas-Based Clear Channel Communications Buys 12 California Radio Stations". Bakersfield Californian.
^ Venta, Lance (February 17, 2008). "KBKO and KDFO Bakersfield Swap Frequencies". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
^ "Radio stations switch spots on the dial". Bakersfield.com.
^ "Max Knows Bakersfield". RadioInsight. Archived from the original on 2008-08-12. Retrieved 2008-08-06.
^ "Bakersfield's KBKO flips from country to "Max FM"". Radio-Info.com. August 5, 2008.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ La Ley Enters Bakersfield Radioinsight - July 31, 2018

External links

KPSL in the FCC FM station database
KPSL in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

[1] "KPSL-FM Callsign History". FCC. Retrieved 2008-02-21.

[2] "KPSL-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.

[3] "Changing Hands" (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable. October 7, 1996. p. 38. Retrieved August 13, 2019.

[4] Malamanig, Christine (August 25, 2000). "Texas-Based Clear Channel Communications Buys 12 California Radio Stations". Bakersfield Californian.

[5] Venta, Lance (February 17, 2008). "KBKO and KDFO Bakersfield Swap Frequencies". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 11, 2017.

[6] "Radio stations switch spots on the dial". Bakersfield.com.

[7] "Max Knows Bakersfield". RadioInsight. Archived from the original on 2008-08-12. Retrieved 2008-08-06.

[8] "Bakersfield's KBKO flips from country to "Max FM"". Radio-Info.com. August 5, 2008.^{[permanent dead link]}

[9] La Ley Enters Bakersfield Radioinsight - July 31, 2018

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