KATY-FM

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KATY-FM
Broadcast area
Frequency 101.3 MHz
Branding101.3 & 103.9 Katy FM
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Los Angeles Chargers Radio Network
Ownership
OwnerAll Pro Broadcasting
KHTI
History
First air date
December 1, 1989;35 years ago (1989-12-01)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 33611
Class A
ERP 1,550 watts
HAAT 200 meters (660 ft)
Repeater(s) 103.9 KHTI (Lake Arrowhead)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.katyfm.com

KATY-FM (101.3 MHz, "101.3 & 103.9 Katy FM"), is a commercial radio station serving to the southwestern portion of the Riverside-San Bernardino radio market. KATY-FM is licensed to Idyllwild, California, with its studios and offices in Temecula, California. It broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format, described as "More Music, More Variety".

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KATY-FM is independently owned and operated by the parent company, All Pro Broadcasting, which is owned by the estate of the late Green Bay Packers star Willie Davis. It simulcasts on sister station 103.9 KHTI in Lake Arrowhead, California.

The current on-air staff includes Jeff Pope, Mia "Mama Mia", Chris Ramone and Anna & Raven (Anna Zapotosky and Jeff Raven). KATY-FM carries the nationally syndicated John Tesh Radio Show.

History

On December 1, 1989, it signed on the air, founded by Kay Sadler-Gill, at a time when few women owned radio stations. [2] Sadler-Gill's nickname is "Katy," which is reflected in the station's call sign.

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In 2001, the station was purchased by All-Pro Broadcasting for $3.5 million. [3] On January 16, KATY switched their format to soft AC and rebranded as "KATY 101.3 Lite & Refreshing."

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KATY-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Broadcasting Yearbook 1990 page B-25
  3. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2010 page D-89

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