KWAV
KWAV (96.9 FM "K-Wave 96.9") is a commercial radio station in Monterey, California, broadcasting to the Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz region of Central California. It is owned by Stephens Media Group and it broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. For much of November and December, it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are on Garden Court in Monterey. In the evening, KWAV carries the nationally syndicated Delilah call-in and request show.
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| Broadcast area | Salinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz |
| Frequency | 96.9 MHz (HD Radio) |
| Branding | K-Wave 96.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Subchannels | HD2: KCDU simulcast HD3: Smooth jazz |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
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Sister stations | KCDU KHIP KKHK KPIG-FM |
| History | |
First air date | October 14, 1961 (as KHFR) |
Former call signs | KHFR (1961–1966) KMBY-FM (1966–1968) |
Call sign meaning | "K-Wave" |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 7714 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 18,000 watts |
| HAAT | 747 meters (2,451 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | kwav.com |
KWAV has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 18,000 watts. The transmitter is located on Rana Creek Road, atop Mount Toro, in Carmel Valley, California. KWAV is a Class B FM station with a higher power than would be granted under the present U.S. Federal Communications Commission rules. It is often referred as a "Superpower" Grandfathered Class B.