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Broadcast area | Sacramento metropolitan area |
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Frequency | 103.9 MHz |
Branding | 103.9 The Fish |
Programming | |
Format | Contemporary Christian |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KFIA, KTKZ | |
History | |
First air date | November 8, 1974 |
Former call signs | KHEX (1974-1979) KXEZ (1979-1989) KXCL (1989-2005) KVMG (2005) |
Call sign meaning | The FiSh |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 56366 |
Class | A |
ERP | 6,000 watts |
HAAT | 100 meters (328 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | thefishsacramento.com |
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