Broadcast area | Bakersfield, California |
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Frequency | 99.3 MHz |
Branding | Groove 99.3 |
Programming | |
Format | Rhythmic oldies |
Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KLLY, KNZR, KNZR-FM | |
History | |
First air date | November 3, 1990 (as KCHT) |
Former call signs | KCHT (11/1990-5/1994) KOQQ (5/1994-12/1994) [1] |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 7720 |
Class | B1 |
ERP | 10,000 watts |
HAAT | 119 meters (390 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 35°27′33″N119°01′13″W / 35.45917°N 119.02028°W |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | groove993.com |
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