KXO-FM

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KXO-FM
KXO FM107.5 logo.jpg
Broadcast area Imperial Valley
Frequency 107.5 MHz
BrandingKXO FM 107.5
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Ownership
OwnerKXO Inc.
KXO
History
First air date
August 2, 1976;47 years ago (1976-08-02)
Call sign meaning
derived from AM sister station
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 35970
Class B
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 87 meters (285 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
32°48′24″N115°32′44″W / 32.80667°N 115.54556°W / 32.80667; -115.54556
Links
Public license information
Website kxoradiofm1075.com

KXO-FM (107.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to El Centro, California, and serving the Imperial Valley. It broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format and is owned and operated by KXO Inc., along with KXO (1230 AM). The studios and offices are on Main Street in El Centro. Carroll Buckley, the station's vice president, hosts the morning show. Other DJs include Traci Lyon Ramirez and Gabe Lemuz.

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KXO-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the maximum for most radio stations in the Imperial Valley. The transmitter is off West Villa Avenue in El Centro. [2]

History

KXO-FM signed on the air on August 2, 1976. [3] It was the FM counterpart to KXO (1230 AM).

It has always been separately programmed from its sister station. In the 1970s, KXO AM had a full service, middle of the road format, while KXO-FM broadcast an automated beautiful music format. It played quarter-hour sweeps of mostly instrumental cover versions of popular songs as well as Broadway and Hollywood show tunes.

In the 1980s, as the audience for easy listening music began to age, more vocals were added until the station switched to soft adult contemporary music. In the early 2000s, the tempo of the music picked up and KXO-FM transitioned to mainstream adult contemporary.

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KXO-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. Radio-Locator.com/KXO-FM
  3. Broadcasting Yearbook 1977 page C-19, Broadcasting & Cable