KNWZ
KNWZ (970 AM) is a commercial radio station licensed to Coachella, California. It simulcasts a talk radio format with sister stations 1160 KNWQ and 1250 KNWH. It is owned by Alpha Media. The studios are on North Gene Autry Trail (California State Route 111) in Palm Springs.
| Broadcast area | Coachella Valley |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 970 kHz |
| Branding | K-News 94.3 104.7 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Talk |
| Network | CBS News Radio |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks Westwood One |
| Ownership | |
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Sister stations | KCLB-FM, KCLZ, KDES-FM, KDGL, KKUU, KNWH, KNWQ, KPSI-FM, K297BO |
| History | |
First air date | 1954 |
Former call signs | KCHV (1954-1983) KVIM (1983-1989) KCLB (1989-2001) |
Call sign meaning | K-NeWs Z |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 12130 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts day 360 watts night |
Transmitter coordinates | 33°41′12″N 116°9′28″W |
| Translator(s) | 104.7 K284CR (Palm Springs) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | www |
By day, KNWZ is powered at 5,000 watts. But to avoid interference to other stations on 970 AM, KNWZ must reduce power at night to 360 watts. It uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array. Programming is also heard on several FM translators in the Coachella Valley.
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