KMVE

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Script error: No such module "other uses". Script error: No such module "For". Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

KMVE (106.9 FM) is a commercial radio station that is licensed to California City, California, United States and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a top 40 format as a simulcast of KGMX.

History

The station first signed on May 22, 1999 as KCEL (106.9 K-Cell). Owned by Kathryn J. Efford, it aired a variety format focusing on jazz, country music, and oldies.[1] KCEL hosted many local specialty shows from its studios in California City, including one on Wednesday evenings that showcased rock music.

In September 2003, KCEL switched to a full-time oldies format. This lasted until the following month, when Efford sold the station to High Desert Broadcasting for $500,000.[2] The new owner then flipped KCEL to a regional Mexican format.

On January 1, 2009, KCEL swapped frequencies with sister station KMVE on 96.1 FM. With the move, 106.9 FM assumed the KMVE call letters and began airing a classic hits format now branded as "Classic Top 40 106.9".

In 2011, High Desert Broadcasting assigned KMVE to Mojave Radio LLC, owned by Keith Yokomoto, for $100.[3] The station retained the classic hits format.

In June 2019, KMVE dropped classic hits and began simulcasting sister station KGMX (106.3 FM) and its top 40 format.

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

  1. Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  2. Script error: No such module "Citation/CS1".
  3. Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

External links

Script error: No such module "Navbox".