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KKLA-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Los Angeles
Frequency99.5 MHz
Branding99.5 KKLA - Find Hope Here!
Programming
FormatChristian Teaching and Talk
Ownership
Owner
The Fish 95.9 KFSH-FM, AM870 The Answer KRLA-AM, AM590 The Answer KTIE-AM, 98.3 FM The Word KDAR-FM
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 MHz, "99.5 KKLA") is a commercial 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 Glendale, California, the station signed on November 13, 1956, with the call letters KHOF.[1] During the 1960s and 1970s, programming consisted of various 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.

KKLA-FM weekday personalities, Donna Rusch, David James, Katy Evans and Daniel West serve as your daily hosts for KKLA programming that includes local and national Christian Teaching and Talk ministries, such as Focus on the Family, Insight for Living, Grace to You, Thru the Bible, A New Beginning, Core Truth, Unlimited Grace, Walk in Truth, Truth For Life, Regaining Lost Ground, Grow in Grace, FamilyLife Today, Sekulow!, In Touch, Pathway to Victory, Know the Truth, Turning Point, The Alternative, Discovering the Jewish Jesus, Allen Jackson Ministries, New Life Live!, Life Up Jesus, Hope in the Night, Real Life Radio, Amazing Stories from Skid Row, Tough Texts, Living God Ministries and HopeLives365. The Pastor Scott Show with Scott Furrow is live and local from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend programming features a variety of Christian talk shows, teaching and talk ministries and general interest programs.

KKLA-FM is one of the most-listened-to Christian stations 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. ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 1996. p. B-54. 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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