KMBX (700 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish religious format[2] Licensed to Soledad, California, United States, the station is currently owned by Entravision Holdings, LLC and operated by El Sembrador Ministries.[3]

KMBX
Broadcast areaSalinas Valley
Frequency700 kHz
Programming
Language(s)Spanish
FormatCatholic
NetworkESNE Radio
Ownership
Owner
OperatorEl Sembrador Ministries
KLOK-FM, KSES-FM
History
First air date
1992
Former call signs
KQKE (1992–1994)
KSUR (1994–1995)
KVRG (1995–1999)
KSES (1999–2001)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID64041
ClassB
Power2,500 watts day
700 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
36°27′51″N 121°17′52″W / 36.46417°N 121.29778°W / 36.46417; -121.29778
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKMBX website

History

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KMBX started broadcasting in 1992.[4] Its original call letters were KQKE, which on December 14, 1994, were changed to KSUR, and on February 1, 1995, became KVRG.[5]

 
Former logo

Expanded Band assignment

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On March 17, 1997, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that eighty-eight stations had been given permission to move to newly available "Expanded Band" transmitting frequencies, ranging from 1610 to 1700 kHz, with KVRG authorized to move from 700 to 1700 kHz.[6] However, the station never procured the Construction Permit needed to implement the authorization, so the expanded band station was never built.

The station's call sign was changed to KSES on September 9, 1999, and to KMBX on December 3, 2001.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KMBX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Spring 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  3. ^ "KMBX Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  4. ^ "Directory of Radio: California: Soledad", Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook, 1993 edition, page B-52.
  5. ^ a b Call Sign History (FCC.gov)
  6. ^ "FCC Public Notice: Mass Media Bureau Announces Revised AM Expanded Band Allotment Plan and Filing Window for Eligible Stations" (FCC DA 97-537), March 17, 1997. This notice lists KVRG under its earlier call sign of KQKE.
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