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{{Infobox Radio station
{{short description|Radio station in Madera–Fresno, California}}
{{Infobox radio station
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| name = KHIT-FM
| image = |
| name = KHIT-FM
| city = [[Madera, California]]
| logo = KHITS-FM logo.png
| area = [[Fresno, California]]
| logo_size = 150px
| branding = Exitos 107.1
| city = [[Madera, California]]
| slogan = Solo Exitos!
| country = US
| frequency = 107.1 [[MHz]]
| area = [[Fresno, California]]
| airdate =
| branding = Exitos 107.1
| share = 0.7, #34
| frequency = {{frequency|107.1|[[Hertz#SI multiples|MHz]]}}
| share as of = Fa'07
| airdate = {{start date|1990|1|9}}
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| language = Spanish
| share source = R&R<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Fresno Market Ratings | date= | url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/RRRatings/DefaultSearch.aspx?MarketName=Merced&MarketRank=%20 | work =Radio and Records | pages = | language = }}</ref>
| format = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[Adult contemporary|AC]]
| format = [[Adult contemporary]]
| power =
| erp = {{val|11000|u=watts|fmt=commas}}
| erp = 9,900 [[watt]]s
| haat = {{convert|153|m|ft|sp=us}}
| haat = 157 meters
| class = B1
| licensing_authority = [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]
| class = B1
| facility_id = 51845
| facility_id = 51845
| coordinates = {{coord|37|7|40.00|N|119|40|38.00|W|region:US_type:city}}
| coordinates = {{coord|37|7|39.6|N|119|40|42.1|W|region:US-CA_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
| callsign_meaning =
| callsign_meaning = "Hit", for its previous format
| former_callsigns = KJDN (1990-1992)<br>KMMM (1992-2007)<br>KXOB (2007-2009)
| former_callsigns = {{ubl|KJDN (1990–92)|KMMM (1992–2007)|KXOB (2007–09)}}
| affiliations =
| affiliations = [[Las Vegas Raiders Radio Network|Las Vegas Raiders Spanish Radio Network]]
| owner = Lotus Communications Corp.
| owner = [[Lotus Communications]]
| licensee =
| licensee = Lotus Fresno Corp.
| sister_stations = [[KLBN]], [[KKBZ]], [[KGST]]
| sister_stations = {{hlist|[[KGST]]|[[KKBZ]]|[[KLBN]]|[[KSEQ]]}}
| webcast = [http://socialstreamingplayer.crystalmedianetworks.com/radio/khit Listen Live]
| webcast = {{listenlive|http://socialstreamingplayer.crystalmedianetworks.com/radio/khit}}
| website = [http://www.exitos1071.com/ exitos1071.com]
| website = {{url|https://www.exitos1071.com/}}
}}
}}

'''KHIT-FM''' (107.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a [[radio station]] airing a [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[adult contemporary]] format. Licensed to [[Madera, California]], USA, the station serves the Fresno area. It first began broadcasting in [[1990 in radio|1990]] under the [[callsign (radio)|call sign]] '''KJDN'''. The station is currently owned by Lotus Communications Corp.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KXOB |title=KXOB Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
'''KHIT-FM''' (107.1 [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) is a radio station airing a Spanish [[adult contemporary]] format. Licensed to [[Madera, California]], United States, the station serves the Fresno area. It first began broadcasting in [[1990 in radio|1990]] under the [[callsign (radio)|call sign]] KJDN. The station is currently owned by [[Lotus Communications]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=KHIT-FM |title=KHIT-FM Facility Record |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> Its studios are located just north of downtown Fresno, and the transmitter tower is near [[Yosemite Lakes, California]].


==History==
==History==
The station went on the air as KJDN on January 9, 1990. On September 14, 1992, the station changed its call sign to KMMM, and again on September 12, 2007, to KXOB, broadcasting a Spanish contemporary format as ''"107.1 Beso Tu Musica Romantic"''.<ref> {{cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=51845&Callsign=KXOB |title=KXOB Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref>
The station went on the air as KJDN on January 9, 1990. On September 14, 1992, the station changed its call sign to KMMM, and again on September 12, 2007, to KXOB, broadcasting a Spanish contemporary format as ''"107.1 Beso Tu Música Romántica"''.


On March 1, 2009 at 12:01am, the station began broadcasting an automated countdown which was set to end on March 3, 2009, at noon<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/story/1233928.html |title=Radio station's ominous countdown likely means new format (Fresno Bee)}}</ref>. During the countdown, the voice (most likely that of [[Microsoft Sam]]) could also be heard repeating lyrics, movie quotes, jokes, etc.
On March 1, 2009, at 12:01{{nbsp}}am, the station began broadcasting an automated countdown which was set to end on March 3, 2009, at noon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/story/1233928.html |title=Radio station's ominous countdown likely means new format (Fresno Bee) |access-date=2009-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304054351/http://www.fresnobee.com/entertainment/story/1233928.html |archive-date=2009-03-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> During the countdown, the voice (most likely that of [[Microsoft Sam]]) could also be heard repeating lyrics, movie quotes, jokes, etc.


When the countdown ended on March 3, 2009, the station began broadcasting under the callsign KHIT-FM<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=51845&Callsign=KHIT |title=KHIT Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> as "107.1 K-Hits" featuring [[classic hits]] from the 1960s, 1970s, and some 1980s music.
When the countdown ended on March 3, 2009, the station began broadcasting under the callsign KHIT-FM<ref>{{cite web|url=http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/call_hist.pl?Facility_id=51845&Callsign=KHIT |title=KHIT Call Sign History |work=United States [[Federal Communications Commission]], audio division }}</ref> as "107.1 K-Hits" featuring [[classic hits]] from the 1960s, 1970s, and some 1980s music.


On December 1, 2010 KHIT-FM began stunting with Spanish Christmas music, and on December 26, flipped to a Spanish AC format as Exitos 107.1.
On December 1, 2010, KHIT-FM began stunting with Spanish Christmas music, and on December 26, flipped to a Spanish AC format as Exitos 107.1.

==Previous Logo==
[[Image:KHIT-FM 107.1 logo.jpg|190px]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FM station data|KHIT}}
{{FM station data|51845|KHIT}}

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{{Fresno Radio}}
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{{Spanish Radio Stations in California}}
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{{Lotus Communications}}


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Latest revision as of 00:21, 14 October 2024

KHIT-FM
Broadcast areaFresno, California
Frequency107.1 MHz
BrandingExitos 107.1
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatAdult contemporary
AffiliationsLas Vegas Raiders Spanish Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
January 9, 1990 (1990-01-09)
Former call signs
  • KJDN (1990–92)
  • KMMM (1992–2007)
  • KXOB (2007–09)
Call sign meaning
"Hit", for its previous format
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID51845
ClassB1
ERP11,000 watts
HAAT153 meters (502 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
37°7′39.6″N 119°40′42.1″W / 37.127667°N 119.678361°W / 37.127667; -119.678361
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitewww.exitos1071.com

KHIT-FM (107.1 FM) is a radio station airing a Spanish adult contemporary format. Licensed to Madera, California, United States, the station serves the Fresno area. It first began broadcasting in 1990 under the call sign KJDN. The station is currently owned by Lotus Communications.[2] Its studios are located just north of downtown Fresno, and the transmitter tower is near Yosemite Lakes, California.

History

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The station went on the air as KJDN on January 9, 1990. On September 14, 1992, the station changed its call sign to KMMM, and again on September 12, 2007, to KXOB, broadcasting a Spanish contemporary format as "107.1 Beso Tu Música Romántica".

On March 1, 2009, at 12:01 am, the station began broadcasting an automated countdown which was set to end on March 3, 2009, at noon.[3] During the countdown, the voice (most likely that of Microsoft Sam) could also be heard repeating lyrics, movie quotes, jokes, etc.

When the countdown ended on March 3, 2009, the station began broadcasting under the callsign KHIT-FM[4] as "107.1 K-Hits" featuring classic hits from the 1960s, 1970s, and some 1980s music.

On December 1, 2010, KHIT-FM began stunting with Spanish Christmas music, and on December 26, flipped to a Spanish AC format as Exitos 107.1.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KHIT-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KHIT-FM Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ "Radio station's ominous countdown likely means new format (Fresno Bee)". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
  4. ^ "KHIT Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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