KIHP (AM)

KIHP (1310 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Mesa, Arizona, serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is owned by Wisconsin-based Relevant Radio, Inc. It airs a Catholic talk and teaching radio format.

KIHP
  • Mesa, Arizona
Broadcast areaPhoenix metropolitan area
Frequency1310 kHz
BrandingRelevant Radio
Programming
FormatCatholic radio
AffiliationsRelevant Radio
Ownership
OwnerRelevant Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
1946 (1946)
Former call signs
KTYL (1946–1956)
KBUZ (1956–1977)
KQXE (1977–1980)
KZZP (1980–1990)
KXAM (1990–2009)
Former frequencies
1490 kHz (1947–1951)
Call sign meaning
Immaculate Heart Phoenix
Technical information
Facility ID19468
ClassB
Power3,400 watts days
260 watts nights
Transmitter coordinates
33°21′43″N 111°58′03″W
Translator(s)102.9 MHz K275CP (Phoenix)
Links
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKIHP website

By day, KIHP is powered at 3,400 watts. But to protect other stations on 1310 AM from interference, at night it reduces power to 260 watts. It uses a non-directional antenna with a single tower. Programming is also heard on FM translator K275CP at 102.9 MHz in Phoenix.

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