KMVE

For other uses, see KMVE (disambiguation).

For the Mojave, California, radio station formerly on this frequency, see KCEL.

KMVE

California City, California
Broadcast area	Antelope Valley
Frequency	106.9 MHz
Branding	K-Mix 106.3 Simulcast
Programming
Format	Top 40 (CHR) (KGMX simulcast)
Ownership
Owner	High Desert Broadcasting (High Desert Broadcasting LLC)
Sister stations	KCEL, KGMX, KKZQ, KOSS, KQAV, KUTY
History
First air date	May 22, 1999
Former call signs	KCEL (1997–2009)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	33526
Class	A
ERP	2,350 watts
HAAT	159 meters (522 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	35°12′44″N 117°45′11″W
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=KGMX+Listen+Live
Website	kmix1063.com

KMVE (106.9 FM) is a commercial radio station that is licensed to California City, California, United States and serves the Antelope Valley area. The station is owned by High Desert Broadcasting and broadcasts a top 40 format as a simulcast of KGMX.

History

The station first signed on May 22, 1999 as KCEL (106.9 K-Cell). Owned by Kathryn J. Efford, it aired a variety format focusing on jazz, country music, and oldies.[2] KCEL hosted many local specialty shows from its studios in California City, including one on Wednesday evenings that showcased rock music.

In September 2003, KCEL switched to a full-time oldies format. This lasted until the following month, when Efford sold the station to High Desert Broadcasting for $500,000.[3] The new owner then flipped KCEL to a regional Mexican format.

On January 1, 2009, KCEL swapped frequencies with sister station KMVE on 96.1 FM. With the move, 106.9 FM assumed the KMVE call letters and began airing a classic hits format now branded as "Classic Top 40 106.9".

In 2011, High Desert Broadcasting assigned KMVE to Mojave Radio LLC, owned by Keith Yokomoto, for $100.[4] The station retained the classic hits format.

In June 2019, KMVE dropped classic hits and began simulcasting sister station KGMX (106.3 FM) and its top 40 format.

References

1. "Facility Technical Data for KMVE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
2. "Directory of Radio Stations in the U.S." (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2000. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 2000. p. D-40. ISBN 0-8352-4285-4. ISSN 0000-1511. LCCN 71-649524. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
3. "Transactions at a Glance" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 10, 2003. p. 6. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
4. "Clear Channel Sells Virginia AM". All Access. All Access Music Group. January 3, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2019.

External links

• Official website (KGMX)
• Facility details for Facility ID 33526 (KMVE) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• KMVE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database