KPPC (AM)

KPPC was a radio station in Pasadena, California, United States, broadcasting on 1240 kHz between 1924 and 1996. Operating as a limited-hours, low-power station for most of its history, it carried primarily Christian radio programming and was originally owned by the Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Toward the end of its existence, it also aired ethnic programs. KPPC also spawned KPPC-FM 106.7, which was an influential free form, progressive rock station in the late 1960s and early 1970s and went on to become KROQ-FM.

Not to be confused with KPCC (FM).
KPPC
  • Pasadena, California
  • United States
Frequency1240 kHz
Programming
FormatReligious
Ownership
Owner
  • Douglas Broadcasting
  • (KPPC Radio, Inc.)
History
First air date
December 25, 1924 (1924-12-25)
Last air date
April 19, 1996 (regular programming)
September 1, 1996 (church services)
Former call signs
  • KXPA (1996–1997)
  • KBLV (1997)
Call sign meaning
Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Technical information
Facility ID35491
ClassC
Power250 watts

KPPC ceased broadcasting in 1996 after Douglas Broadcasting acquired the station to eliminate interference with its KYPA at 1230 kHz.

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