KBRE

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KBRE
Broadcast area Merced area
Frequency 1660 kHz
Branding105.7 The Bear
Programming
Format Active rock/alternative rock
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KABX-FM, KHTN, KLOQ-FM, KUBB, KYOS
History
Former call signs
KAXW (1998–2002)
KTIQ (2002–2016)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 87180
Class B
Power 10,000 watts day
1,000 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
 37°16′41″N120°37′35″W / 37.27806°N 120.62639°W / 37.27806; -120.62639
Translator(s) 105.7 K289CB (Los Banos)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website 1057thebear.com

KBRE (1660 AM) is a commercial radio station in Merced, California. It is owned by the Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Merced, LLC. [2] It plays a mix of active rock and alternative rock, calling itself "105.7 The Bear." Programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator 105.7 K289CB in nearby Los Banos. [3]

Contents

The AM station is powered at 10,000 watts by day, 1,000 watts at night, using a non-directional antenna. The AM transmitter is off South Bert Crane Road in Atwater. [4]

History

KBRE began as the "expanded band" twin to a station on the standard AM band. On March 17, 1997 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that eighty-eight stations had been given permission to move to newly available "Expanded Band" transmitting frequencies, ranging from 1610 to 1700 kHz, with then-KLOQ in Merced authorized to move from 1580 kHz to 1660 kHz. [5]

The FCC's initial policy was that both the original station and its expanded band counterpart could operate simultaneously for up to five years, after which owners would have to turn in one of the two licenses, depending on whether they preferred the new assignment or elected to remain on the original frequency. [5] It was decided to shut down the standard band station, and on August 13, 2004 the license for original station, now KVVY, on 1580 kHz was cancelled. [6]

Sports radio

A construction permit for the expanded band station was assigned the call letters KAXW on January 9, 1998. [7] The station signed on the air on November 1, 1999. [8] It was owned by Clarke Broadcasting and aired a sports radio format.

On February 12, 2002 the station changed its call sign to KTIQ. [7] It continued to carry a sports format, known as "The Ticket" (indicated by the letters "TIQ"). In late 2007/early 2008, the station switched to Spanish-language Christian radio as "Amistad Christiana".

Switch to rock

On March 16, 2016, 92.5 KBRE's old active/alternative rock format moved to AM 1660, calling itself "105.7 The Bear." It added FM translator K289CB Los Banos. The station changed its call sign to KBRE on May 11, 2016. [7]

Acquisition by Stephens Media

On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group. [9] Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019 at a price of $21 million.

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KBRE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ FCC.gov/KBRE
  3. ↑ Radio-Locator.com/K289CB
  4. ↑ Radio-Locator.com/KBRE
  5. 1 2 "FCC Public Notice: Mass Media Bureau Announces Revised AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan and Filing Window for Eligible Stations" (FCC DA 97-537), March 17, 1997.
  6. ↑ FCC Station Search Details: DKVVY (Facility ID: 65376)
  7. 1 2 3 "KBRE Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  8. ↑ Information from the Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000 page D-51
  9. ↑ Venta, Lance (1 July 2019). "Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications". Radio Insight. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
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