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{{short description|Regional Mexican radio station in Santa Ana, California}}
{{short description|Radio station in Santa Ana, California}}
{{Infobox radio station |
{{Infobox radio station
image = File:KWIZ LaRanchera96.7 logo.png |
| name = KWIZ
name = KWIZ |
| logo =
city = [[Santa Ana, California]]|
| city = [[Santa Ana, California]]
area = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]-[[Orange County, California|Orange County]] |
| area = [[Los Angeles]]-[[Orange County, California|Orange County]]
branding = ''La Ranchera 96.7 FM''|
| branding = ''Vision Latina 96.7''
slogan = |
| frequency = 96.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}
frequency = 96.7 [[Megahertz|MHz]] {{HD Radio}}|
| airdate = {{ubl|1947}} (as KVOE-FM)
| format = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[Christian radio|Christian]]
airdate = as KVOE-FM |
| erp = 6,000 [[watt]]s
format = FM/HD1: [[oldies|Classic]] [[Regional Mexican]]<br>HD2: [[Active rock]] ([[KCAL-FM]] simulcast) |
erp = 6,000 [[watt]]s |
| haat = {{convert|62|m|ft|sp=us}}
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| coordinates = {{coord|33.802|N|117.796|W|type:landmark_region:US-CA_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}
haat = {{convert|62|m|ft|sp=us}}|
| class = A
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coordinates = {{coord|33.802|N|117.796|W|type:landmark_region:US-CA_source:FCC|display=inline,title}}|
class = A |
| facility_id = 37225
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| callsign_meaning =
facility_id = 37225 |
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| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KVOE-FM (1947–1954)|KWIZ-FM (1954–1998)}}
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callsign_meaning = |
| owner = [[Universal Church of the Kingdom of God]]
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former_callsigns = KVOE-FM (1947–1954)<br>KWIZ-FM (1954–1998)|
owner = [[Liberman Broadcasting]]|
| operator =
licensee = LBI Radio License LLC|
| licensee = The Universal Church, Inc.
| sister_stations = [[KJLA]]
sister_stations = [[KBUA]], [[KBUE]], [[KEBN]], [[KRQB]], [[KVNR]]<br>''Also part of the Liberman Cluster: TV Station [[KRCA]]''|
webcast = [http://laranchera.estrellatv.com/live Listen Live]|
| webcast =
website = [http://laranchera.estrellatv.com/ LaRanchera.EstrellaTV.com]|
| website = [https://visionlatina.com visionlatina.com]
}}
}}


'''KWIZ''' (96.7 [[Hertz|MHz]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[FM radio|FM]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Santa Ana, California]], and broadcasting to the [[Los Angeles]]-[[Orange County, California|Orange County]] area. KWIZ airs a [[oldies|Classic]] [[Regional Mexican]] [[radio format]] branded as "La Ranchera 96.7 FM." It is owned by [[Liberman Broadcasting]] with [[radio studio|studios]] and offices are on West 5th Street in Santa Ana. The [[transmitter]] is off East Glen Albyn Lane in [[Orange, California]].
'''KWIZ''' (96.7 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[commercial radio|commercial]] [[radio station]] [[city of license|licensed]] to [[Santa Ana, California]], and broadcasting to the [[Los Angeles]]-[[Orange County, California|Orange County]] area. KWIZ airs a Spanish Christian [[radio format]] branded as "Vision Latina 96.7 FM". It is currently owned by the [[Universal Church of the Kingdom of God|Universal Church]] with [[radio studio|studios]] and offices are on West 5th Street in Santa Ana. The [[transmitter]] is off East Glen Albyn Lane in [[Orange, California]].


KWIZ is not licensed by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] to broadcast in the [[HD Radio]] hybrid format.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=37225 |title=Station Search Details |work=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|accessdate=July 11, 2017}}</ref> Yet the HD Radio Guide indicates that KWIZ broadcasts on two HD channels.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=7 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-09-15 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128180245/https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=7 |archivedate=2017-01-28 }} HD Radio Guide for Los Angeles</ref> The [[active rock]] format on [[KCAL-FM]] in [[Redlands, California|Redlands]] is heard on the second HD channel.
KWIZ is not licensed by the [[Federal Communications Commission]] to broadcast in the [[HD Radio]] hybrid format, yet the HD Radio Guide indicates that KWIZ broadcasts on one HD channel.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_det.pl?Facility_id=37225 |title=Station Search Details |work=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|access-date=July 11, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=7 |title=HD Radio station guide for Los Angeles, California |access-date=2015-09-15 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128180245/https://hdradio.com/station_guides/widget.php?id=7 |archive-date=2017-01-28 }} HD Radio Guide for Los Angeles</ref>


==History==
==History==
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96.7 FM signed on as KVOE-FM in 1947, [[simulcast]] with KVOE (1480 AM, now [[KVNR]]).<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1950/RADIO%20&%20TV%20ALL%20YB%201950%20B&W-11.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 99]</ref> The two stations were owned by Voice of the Orange Empire, Inc., Ltd. They were [[Mutual Broadcasting System]] and [[Don Lee (broadcaster)|Don Lee]] [[Network affiliate]]s. The studios were on East 5th Street in Santa Ana. On July 1, 1954, KVOE-AM-FM changed their [[call sign]]s to KWIZ and KWIZ-FM, but still under the same ownership.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1956/Radio-All-1956-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1956 page 75]</ref>


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Ernest and Franc Spencer sold Voice of the Orange Empire in 1965 to the Davis Broadcasting Company. By 1970, KWIZ-FM had separate programming. The AM station aired a [[full service radio|full service]] [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] format of popular music, news and information. The FM had an [[broadcast automation|automated]] [[easy listening]] format, which would change to [[soft adult contemporary]] music in the mid-1980s.
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96.7 FM signed on as '''KVOE-FM''' in 1949, [[simulcast]] with [[AM 1480]] KVOE (now [[KVNR]]).<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1950/RADIO%20&%20TV%20ALL%20YB%201950%20B&W-11.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 99]</ref> The two stations were owned by Voice of the Orange Empire, Inc., Ltd. They were [[Mutual Broadcasting System]] and [[Don Lee (broadcaster)|Don Lee]] [[Network affiliate]]s. The studios were on East 5th Street in Santa Ana. On July 1, 1954, KVOE-AM-FM changed their [[call sign]]s to KWIZ and '''KWIZ-FM''', but still under the same ownership.<ref>[https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC-YB/1956/Radio-All-1956-BC-YB.pdf Broadcasting Yearbook 1956 page 75]</ref>


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Liberman acquired KWIZ-AM-FM in 1987. In 1990, KWIZ-FM began carrying [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] games in [[Korean language|Korean]], and on March 10, 1991, it flipped to a full-time Korean format, brokered from Radio Korea.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847088/|work=Los Angeles Times|date=April 15, 1991|title=The New KWIZ-FM Is Eclectic—and Korean|first=Henry|last=Chu|page=F10|access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref> In 1993, after another brokering deal, KWIZ-FM flipped to Vietnamese as "Little Saigon Radio."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847223/|work=Los Angeles Times|date=March 21, 1994|first1=Lily|last1=Dizon|first2=Thuan|last2=Le|title=Little Saigon Gets a Big Voice|page=A3|access-date=July 13, 2019}} ([https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847272/ Continued])</ref>
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Ernest and Franc Spencer sold Voice of the Orange Empire in 1965 to the David Broadcasting Company. By 1970, KWIZ-FM had separate programming. The AM station aired a [[full service radio|full service]] [[middle of the road (music)|middle of the road]] format of popular music, news and information. The FM had an [[broadcast automation|automated]] [[easy listening]] sound, that switched to [[soft adult contemporary]] music in the mid-1980s.


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Other [[brokered programming]] deals soon followed. In addition to religious and ethnic talk shows, KWIZ-FM also was home to several niche format music programs, including [[reggae]], [[alternative rock]] and surf rock. At night, the station's time was leased to "Renegade Radio," a [[dance music]]/[[Electronic dance music|techno music]] format hosted by DJ Racer and former MARS-FM DJ Mike "Fright" Ivankay. Renegade Radio also broadcast MARS-FM music director Swedish Egil's syndicated ''Groove Radio'' program, which later became a full-time local electronica format at [[KDLD|KACD/KBCD]].
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Liberman acquired KWIZ-AM-FM in 1987. In 1990, KWIZ-FM began carrying [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] games in [[Korean language|Korean]], and on March 10, 1991, it flipped from adult contemporary music to a full-time Korean format, brokered from Radio Korea.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847088/|work=Los Angeles Times|date=April 15, 1991|title=The New KWIZ-FM Is Eclectic—and Korean|first=Henry|last=Chu|page=F10|accessdate=July 13, 2019}}</ref> In 1993, after another brokering deal, KWIZ-FM flipped from Korean to Vietnamese as "Little Saigon Radio."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847223/|work=Los Angeles Times|date=March 21, 1994|first1=Lily|last1=Dizon|first2=Thuan|last2=Le|title=Little Saigon Gets a Big Voice|page=A3|accessdate=July 13, 2019}} ([https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847272/ Continued])</ref>


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In January 1997, Liberman switched the AM and FM services, making the FM a Spanish-language station and the AM aimed at Vietnamese-Americans.<ref>{{cite news|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 10, 1997|first=Kevin|last=Baxter|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847335/|page=22|access-date=July 13, 2019|title=New frontiers}}</ref> While Liberman has three FM stations in the Los Angeles market playing contemporary [[Regional Mexican]] music, KWIZ specialized in classic Mexican hits from past decades.
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Other [[brokered programming]] deals soon followed. In addition to religious and ethnic talk shows, KWIZ-FM also was home to several niche format music programs. They included [[Reggae]], [[Alternative Rock]], and Surf Rock. At night, the station's time was leased to "Renegade Radio," a [[dance music]]/[[Electronic dance music|techno music]] format hosted by DJ Racer and former rave station MARS-FM 103.1 DJ Mike "Fright" Ivankay. Renegade Radio also broadcast MARS-FM music director Swedish Egil's syndicated Groove Radio program, which later became a full-time local electronica format at 103.1 [[KDLD|KACD/KBCD]].


[[File:KWIZ LaRanchera96.7 logo.png|thumb|Previous logo]]
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In January 1997, Liberman switched the AM and FM services, making the FM a Spanish-language station and the AM aimed at Vietnamese-Americans.<ref>{{cite news|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 10, 1997|first=Kevin|last=Baxter|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/33847335/|page=22|accessdate=July 13, 2019|title=New frontiers}}</ref> While Liberman has three FM stations in the Los Angeles market playing contemporary [[Regional Mexican]] music, 96.7 KWIZ specializes in classic Mexican hits from past decades.

On January 1, 2023, the station dropped its Spanish ranchera oldies format as new owners flipped the station to Spanish Christian programming known as "Vision Latina 96.7". Since then, it has been operated by Universal Church under an LMA.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-07 |title=Vision Latina 96.7 Debuts In Southern California - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/247117/vision-latina-96-7-debuts-in-southern-california/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Two months later on March 1, Universal Church made plans to purchase KWIZ outright from [[Estrella Media]] for $8 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-01 |title=Estrella Media Sells One From Los Angeles Cluster - RadioInsight |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/249307/estrella-media-sells-one-from-los-angeles-cluster/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |language=en-US}}</ref> The purchase was consummated on May 16, 2023.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{FM station data|37225|KWIZ}}
*[http://laranchera.estrellatv.com/ La Ranchera 96.7 website]
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{{FM station data|KWIZ}}
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=78625 FCC History Cards for KWIZ]
*[https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/getimportletter_exh.cgi?import_letter_id=78625 FCC History Cards for KWIZ]


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Latest revision as of 11:08, 7 July 2024

KWIZ
Broadcast areaLos Angeles-Orange County
Frequency96.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingVision Latina 96.7
Programming
FormatSpanish Christian
Ownership
Owner
KJLA
History
First air date
  • 1947
(as KVOE-FM)
Former call signs
  • KVOE-FM (1947–1954)
  • KWIZ-FM (1954–1998)
Technical information
Facility ID37225
ClassA
ERP6,000 watts
HAAT62 meters (203 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
33°48′07″N 117°47′46″W / 33.802°N 117.796°W / 33.802; -117.796
Links
Websitevisionlatina.com

KWIZ (96.7 FM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Santa Ana, California, and broadcasting to the Los Angeles-Orange County area. KWIZ airs a Spanish Christian radio format branded as "Vision Latina 96.7 FM". It is currently owned by the Universal Church with studios and offices are on West 5th Street in Santa Ana. The transmitter is off East Glen Albyn Lane in Orange, California.

KWIZ is not licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to broadcast in the HD Radio hybrid format, yet the HD Radio Guide indicates that KWIZ broadcasts on one HD channel.[1][2]

History

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96.7 FM signed on as KVOE-FM in 1947, simulcast with KVOE (1480 AM, now KVNR).[3] The two stations were owned by Voice of the Orange Empire, Inc., Ltd. They were Mutual Broadcasting System and Don Lee Network affiliates. The studios were on East 5th Street in Santa Ana. On July 1, 1954, KVOE-AM-FM changed their call signs to KWIZ and KWIZ-FM, but still under the same ownership.[4]

Ernest and Franc Spencer sold Voice of the Orange Empire in 1965 to the Davis Broadcasting Company. By 1970, KWIZ-FM had separate programming. The AM station aired a full service middle of the road format of popular music, news and information. The FM had an automated easy listening format, which would change to soft adult contemporary music in the mid-1980s.

Liberman acquired KWIZ-AM-FM in 1987. In 1990, KWIZ-FM began carrying Los Angeles Dodgers games in Korean, and on March 10, 1991, it flipped to a full-time Korean format, brokered from Radio Korea.[5] In 1993, after another brokering deal, KWIZ-FM flipped to Vietnamese as "Little Saigon Radio."[6]

Other brokered programming deals soon followed. In addition to religious and ethnic talk shows, KWIZ-FM also was home to several niche format music programs, including reggae, alternative rock and surf rock. At night, the station's time was leased to "Renegade Radio," a dance music/techno music format hosted by DJ Racer and former MARS-FM DJ Mike "Fright" Ivankay. Renegade Radio also broadcast MARS-FM music director Swedish Egil's syndicated Groove Radio program, which later became a full-time local electronica format at KACD/KBCD.

In January 1997, Liberman switched the AM and FM services, making the FM a Spanish-language station and the AM aimed at Vietnamese-Americans.[7] While Liberman has three FM stations in the Los Angeles market playing contemporary Regional Mexican music, KWIZ specialized in classic Mexican hits from past decades.

Previous logo

On January 1, 2023, the station dropped its Spanish ranchera oldies format as new owners flipped the station to Spanish Christian programming known as "Vision Latina 96.7". Since then, it has been operated by Universal Church under an LMA.[8] Two months later on March 1, Universal Church made plans to purchase KWIZ outright from Estrella Media for $8 million.[9] The purchase was consummated on May 16, 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "Station Search Details". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  2. ^ "HD Radio station guide for Los Angeles, California". Archived from the original on 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2015-09-15. HD Radio Guide for Los Angeles
  3. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1950 page 99
  4. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1956 page 75
  5. ^ Chu, Henry (April 15, 1991). "The New KWIZ-FM Is Eclectic—and Korean". Los Angeles Times. p. F10. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  6. ^ Dizon, Lily; Le, Thuan (March 21, 1994). "Little Saigon Gets a Big Voice". Los Angeles Times. p. A3. Retrieved July 13, 2019. (Continued)
  7. ^ Baxter, Kevin (September 10, 1997). "New frontiers". Los Angeles Times. p. 22. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Vision Latina 96.7 Debuts In Southern California - RadioInsight". 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  9. ^ "Estrella Media Sells One From Los Angeles Cluster - RadioInsight". 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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