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
- ^ "Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 2000. p. D-40. ISBN 0-8352-4285-4. ISSN 0000-1511. LCCN 71-649524. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions at a Glance" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 10, 2003. p. 6. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- ^ "Clear Channel Sells Virginia AM". All Access. All Access Music Group. January 3, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
External links
- Official website (KGMX)
- KMVE in the FCC FM station database
- KMVE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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