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{{short description|Radio station in Coachella, California}} |
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| name = KPST-FM |
| name = KPST-FM |
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| area = [[Palm Springs, California]] |
| area = [[Palm Springs, California]] |
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| branding = ''Fuego FM 103.5'' |
| branding = ''Fuego FM 103.5'' |
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| slogan = Hot Hits |
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| frequency = 103.5 [[MHz]] |
| frequency = 103.5 [[MHz]] |
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| translator = [[KVER-CD]] 41.6 (PSIP) Palm Springs |
| translator = [[KVER-CD]] 41.6 (PSIP) Palm Springs |
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| callsign_meaning = '''P'''alm '''S'''prings and '''T'''hermal <br> (cities in the Coachella Valley served by the station) |
| callsign_meaning = '''P'''alm '''S'''prings and '''T'''hermal <br> (cities in the Coachella Valley served by the station) |
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| former_callsigns = |
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| affiliations = Fuego FM |
| affiliations = Fuego FM |
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| owner = [[Entravision Communications]] |
| owner = [[Entravision Communications]] |
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| licensee = Entravision Holdings, LLC |
| licensee = Entravision Holdings, LLC |
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| sister_stations = [[KLOB]] |
| sister_stations = [[KLOB]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Early Years (2012-2020)=== |
===Early Years (2012-2020)=== |
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The station is one of the newest full power stations to the area, having received a [[planning permission|construction permit]] in early 2012. It was assigned the '''KPST-FM''' call letters on May 15, 2012. While it was originally due to sign on in 2015, it received its broadcast license ahead of schedule on June 1, 2012, signing on that same day with a [[Regional Mexican]] format.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=189509&hview=1|title=REC California History Grid for KPST-FM|publisher=REC Networks|access-date=3 August 2020}}</ref> The station has kept the same call letters throughout its existence. |
The station is one of the newest full power stations to the area, having received a [[planning permission|construction permit]] in early 2012. It was assigned the '''KPST-FM''' call letters on May 15, 2012. While it was originally due to sign on in 2015, it received its broadcast license ahead of schedule on June 1, 2012, signing on that same day with a [[Regional Mexican]] format.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?lang=en&facid=189509&hview=1|title=REC California History Grid for KPST-FM|publisher=REC Networks|access-date=3 August 2020}}</ref> The station has kept the same call letters throughout its existence. |
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===CHR era (2021-present)=== |
===CHR era (2021-present)=== |
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On March 29, 2021, at midnight, KPST-FM flipped to a CHR format, branded as Fuego FM.<ref>{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/206601/entravision-goes-fuego-in-las-vegas-palm-springs/|title=Entravision Goes Fuego In Las Vegas & Palm Springs|work=Radio Insight|date=29 March 2021|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> The change comes with the pending sale of [[KRCK-FM]] to VCY America, after which time KPST-FM will become the ''de facto'' CHR station. On that same day, the station picked up the syndicated Shoboy program for mornings. |
On March 29, 2021, at midnight, KPST-FM flipped to a CHR format, branded as Fuego FM.<ref>{{cite news|last=Venta|first=Lance|url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/206601/entravision-goes-fuego-in-las-vegas-palm-springs/|title=Entravision Goes Fuego In Las Vegas & Palm Springs|work=Radio Insight|date=29 March 2021|access-date=1 April 2021}}</ref> The change comes with the pending sale of [[KRCK-FM]] to VCY America, after which time KPST-FM will become the ''de facto'' CHR station. On that same day, the station picked up the syndicated Shoboy program for mornings. |
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==Works Cited== |
==Works Cited== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{FM station data|KPST}} |
*{{FM station data|KPST}} |
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[[Category:Entravision Communications stations]] |
[[Category:Entravision Communications stations]] |
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[[Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States]] |
[[Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations in the United States]] |
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{{California-radio-station-stub}} |
{{California-radio-station-stub}} |
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Revision as of 17:03, 27 October 2021
| Broadcast area | Palm Springs, California |
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| Frequency | 103.5 MHz |
| Branding | Fuego FM 103.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Bilingual Rhythmic CHR |
| Affiliations | Fuego FM |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KLOB | |
| History | |
First air date | June 1, 2012 |
Call sign meaning | Palm Springs and Thermal (cities in the Coachella Valley served by the station) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 189509 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,900 watts |
| HAAT | 179 meters (587 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°39′23″N 116°59′29″W / 33.65639°N 116.99139°W |
| Translator(s) | KVER-CD 41.6 (PSIP) Palm Springs |
KPST-FM (103.5 FM) is a radio station licensed to Coachella, California and serving the Coachella Valley area. Owned by Entravision Communications, it airs a Bilingual Rhythmic CHR format branded as "Fuego 103.5". The station's studios and sales offices are located in Palm Desert, while the transmitter is located in a mountain range east of Mecca, and within proximity to Interstate 10.[1] The station is unusual in having its programming relayed onto a digital television station, using PSIP channel 41.6 on KVER-CD to distribute its programming instead of having an HD Radio transmitter.
History
Early Years (2012-2020)
The station is one of the newest full power stations to the area, having received a construction permit in early 2012. It was assigned the KPST-FM call letters on May 15, 2012. While it was originally due to sign on in 2015, it received its broadcast license ahead of schedule on June 1, 2012, signing on that same day with a Regional Mexican format.[2] The station has kept the same call letters throughout its existence.
CHR era (2021-present)
On March 29, 2021, at midnight, KPST-FM flipped to a CHR format, branded as Fuego FM.[3] The change comes with the pending sale of KRCK-FM to VCY America, after which time KPST-FM will become the de facto CHR station. On that same day, the station picked up the syndicated Shoboy program for mornings.
Today, the station airs a Bilingual Rhythmic music presentation with songs in both English and Spanish.
Works Cited
- ^ "Query the REC California FM station database for KPST-FM". REC Networks. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "REC California History Grid for KPST-FM". REC Networks. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ Venta, Lance (29 March 2021). "Entravision Goes Fuego In Las Vegas & Palm Springs". Radio Insight. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID KPST ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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