KKLA-FM
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| Broadcast area | Greater Los Angeles |
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| Frequency | 99.5 (MHz) |
| Branding | "99.5 KKLA" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Religious/Talk |
| Ownership | |
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| History | |
First air date | 1985 November 13, 1956 as KHOF[1] |
Former call signs | KHOF (1956-1985) |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 48453 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 10,000 watts |
| HAAT | 902.0 meters (2,959.3 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.kkla.com |
KKLA-FM (99.5 FM, "99.5 KKLA") is a Christian talk and teaching radio station serving Los Angeles and owned by the Salem Media Group. The station has studios in Glendale, and the transmitter is located atop Mount Wilson. During part of the day Monday through Friday, the station airs local Christian call-in talk shows that discuss a mix of religious and conservative political issues. This programming also runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During all remaining times and all day Sunday, the station runs ministries and teaching programs from speakers such as J. Vernon McGee, John F. MacArthur, and Hank Hanegraaff.
For most of its existence, the station has aired a religious radio format. Originally owned by Gene Scott's Faith Center, the station signed on November 13, 1956 with the KHOF call letters.[1] During the 1960s and 1970s, programming consisted of various syndicated ministries and programming produced by Faith Center. By 1980 Gene Scott's sermons aired around-the-clock. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission canceled KHOF’s license in October 1982.[2]
KKLA-FM operates on a license separate from that of the former KHOF, issued in October 1985 to Salem Communications subsidiary New Inspiration Broadcasting.[3] At that time, the station launched with a contemporary Christian music format part of the day and Christian teaching the rest of the day. By 1987 the majority of KKLA-FM’s programming consisted of Christian talk and teaching. 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. Until 1999, KKLA was simulcast on 1240 AM.
KKLA-FM claims to be the most-listened-to Christian talk radio station in the United States.
References
- ^ a b "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting Yearbook 1969. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ "'82 in Review: Washington Report" (PDF). Radio and Records. December 10, 1982. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
- ^ http://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_list.pl?Arn=10774
External links
- Official Website
- Facility details for Facility ID KKLA ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
34°13′26″N 118°03′47″W / 34.224°N 118.063°W
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