KRKC-FM

Last updated
KRKC-FM
Broadcast area Central California Coast
Frequency 102.1 MHz
BrandingPop 102.1
Programming
Format Hot Adult Contemporary
Affiliations Premiere Networks
Compass Media Networks
Ownership
OwnerDimes Media Corporation
KRKC
History
First air date
January 30, 1989;34 years ago (1989-01-30)
Technical information
Facility ID 34885
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 546 meters (1,791 ft)
Translator(s) 106.9 K295BZ (King City)
Links
Website pop1021.com

KRKC-FM (102.1 MHz, "Pop 102.1") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to King City, California serving Monterey/Salinas and the Central California Coast. It is owned by Dimes Media Corporation and broadcasts a Hot Adult Contemporary radio format. The studios and offices are on San Antonio Drive in King City. Pop1021 carries the syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show from Dallas. The rest of the day, it plays a mix current and recent hits, plus songs from the past 25 years.

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KRKC-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000. 2850 Actual At 546 Meters Above Average Terrain. The transmitter is on Williams Hill Lockwood. [1]

History

On January 30, 1989;34 years ago, KRKC-FM signed on the air. [2] It is the FM counterpart to KRKC 1490 AM, which signed on in 1958. The two stations were owned by King City Communications Corporation until 2021. Dimes Media took ownership of the stations on July 28, 2021. Dimes Media Central Coast Owns 8 Stations On 14 Frequencies Between Monterey And San Luis Obispo. KRKC-FM is a Class B station as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The afternoon drive time DJ on Pop1021 is Michael Davis, who has handled that On Air Show For 33 Years. Davis was a former Music Director and on air personality at active rock station KNAC Los Angeles and was also Music Director/DJ at KFMG Albuquerque (now KBQI). Long time General Manager William Gittler semi-retired in 2012. Gittler served as GM for 30 years and is still involved with the stations. 21 year station vet Jim Barker retired in February 2016.

Pop1021 news updates are handled by News Director Darren Nutt. Former KSBW-TV Monterey weather personality Jim Vanderzwaan provides forecast updates. Friday nights at 5PM during football season features NFL predictions with Michael Davis. For 15 seasons, the co-host was Lola Berlin. But in February 2021, Berlin died just a week after the final show for the 2021 playoffs. The show has continued with other guests including personalities Laura Gomez and Daniela "DJD" Martinez. Pop1021 carries Las Vegas Raiders games via Compass Media Networks.


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