KXJZ

KXJZ (90.9 MHz) is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio station in Sacramento, California. It is owned by Sacramento State University and has studios on the campus at 7055 Folsom Boulevard. KXJZ's sister station is classical music-formatted KXPR 88.9 FM. The two stations are known as CapRadio (formerly Capital Public Radio).

KXJZ
  • Sacramento, California
Broadcast areaGreater Sacramento
Frequency90.9 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingCapRadio
Programming
FormatPublic Radio - News - Talk
SubchannelsHD2: KXPR simulcast (Classical Music)
AffiliationsNational Public Radio
Public Radio Exchange
American Public Media
BBC World Service
Ownership
OwnerCalifornia State University, Sacramento
Sister stations
KXPR
History
First air date
October 5, 1964 (October 5, 1964) (as KERS)
Former call signs
KERS (1964–1978)
KXPR (1978–2006)
Former frequencies
88.9 MHz (1964–1967, 1979–1984)
90.7 MHz (1967–1978)
Call sign meaning
eXcellence in JaZz
Technical information
Facility ID8336
ClassB
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT147 meters (482 ft)
Repeater(s)88.1 KQNC (Quincy)
90.5 KKTO (Tahoe City)
91.3 KUOP (Stockton)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitecapradio.org

KXJZ has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts, the maximum for most stations in California. The transmitter is on Sorento Road in Elverta. KXJZ broadcasts using HD Radio technology. Its HD-2 digital subchannel carries KXPR's classical format.

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