KGMX

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KGMX
Broadcast area Antelope Valley
Frequency 106.3 MHz
BrandingK-Mix 106.3
Programming
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner
KCEL, KKZQ, KMVE, KOSS, KQAV, KUTY
History
First air date
October 28, 1970;52 years ago (1970-10-28)
Former call signs
  • KOTE (1970–1983)
  • KKZZ-FM (1983–1990)
  • KGMX (1990–2010)
  • KQAV (2010)
Technical information
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 19703
Class A
ERP 3,000 watts
HAAT 41 meters (135 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
 34°44′41″N118°7′30″W / 34.74472°N 118.12500°W / 34.74472; -118.12500
Repeater(s) 106.9 MHz KMVE (California City, California)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website kmix1063.com

KGMX (106.3 FM, "K-Mix 106.3") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Lancaster, California and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a top 40 (CHR) format. The station is simulcast on KMVE (106.9 FM) in California City, California.

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History

The station first signed on October 28, 1970 as KOTE. Originally owned by Albert Medlinsky, it broadcast a middle of the road music format. [1] On May 24, 1983, KOTE changed its call sign to KKZZ-FM. [2] The station changed its call letters to KGMX on February 14, 1990 to accompany its new adult contemporary format, branded "K-Mix". [3]

In December 1996, Eric-Chandler Communications of Antelope Valley Inc. sold KGMX and sister station KHJJ (1380 AM) to High Desert Broadcasting for $1,437,500. [4] By 2007, KGMX was broadcasting a hot adult contemporary format. [5]

On July 19, 2010, the station adopted the KQAV call letters. Ten days later, on July 29, the station swapped call signs with its sister station on 93.5 FM, reverting to KGMX. [2] [6]

Awards and nominations

KGMX was nominated for a Crystal Radio Award in 1994 for its community service efforts.

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultSource
1994 NAB Crystal Radio Awards Nominated [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Directory of AM and FM Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). 1972 Broadcasting Yearbook. Broadcasting Publications Inc. 1972. p. B-21. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Call Sign History: KGMX". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  3. ↑ Arkush, Michael (April 12, 1991). "High Noon in the High Desert : Radio: Antelope Valley's KAVS and KGMX have evolved from amateur stations to professional operations. Now they're out to beat L.A.'s heavyweights". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Entravision Eyes El Paso Pair" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Cox To High Desert" (PDF). R&R . June 1, 2007. p. 5. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Call Sign History: KQAV". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission . Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  7. ↑ "NAB'S CRYSTAL AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED" (PDF). Small Market Radio Newsletter. Fairfield, Iowa. February 24, 1994. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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