KKMC (880 AM) is a commercial radio station broadcasting a Spanish language Catholic radio format. Licensed to Gonzales, California, it serves the Salinas-Monterey and Santa Cruz areas of Central California. The station is owned by El Sembrador Ministries.[2]

KKMC
Broadcast areaSalinas - Monterey - Santa Cruz
Frequency880 kHz
Programming
FormatSpanish language Catholic radio
NetworkESNE Radio
Ownership
OwnerEl Sembrador Ministries
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID43603
ClassB
Power10,000 watts
Transmitter coordinates
36°33′46″N 121°26′05″W / 36.56278°N 121.43472°W / 36.56278; -121.43472
Translator(s)97.3 K247BL (Tularcitos & Carmel)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Websiteesneradio.com

KKMC is powered at 10,000 watts. Because 880 AM is a clear channel frequency, KKMC uses a three-tower array directional antenna to avoid interference. The transmitter is off Jacks Road in Gonzales.[3] Programming is also heard on 10 watt FM translator K247BL in Tularcitos & Carmel, California.[4]

Programming

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KKMC has a schedule of national and local religious leaders. The station is brokered, with hosts paying KKMC for time on the air. During their programs, they may seek donations to their ministries. Hosts include Charles Stanley, Chuck Swindoll, Joni Eareckson-Tada, Joyce Meyer, J. Vernon McGee and Jim Daly. Secular shows include Dave Ramsey and Alex Jones.[5]

History

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On September 22, 1984, KKMC first signed on.[6] It was owned by Monterey County Broadcasters with studios on East Alisal Street in Salinas. It has always aired a Christian radio format.

 
Former logo

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KKMC". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KKMC Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  3. ^ Radio-Locator.com/KKMC
  4. ^ Radio-Locator.com/K247BL
  5. ^ KKMC.com/schedules.html
  6. ^ Information from Broadcasting Yearbook 1989 page B-31
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