KBFP (AM) explained

KBFP
Above:Simulcasting KHTY Bakersfield
City:Bakersfield, California
Branding:Fox Sports 800 & 970
Frequency:800 kHz
Airdate: (as KIKK)
Format:Sports
Power:1,000 watts day
440 watts night
Class:B
Facility Id:28846
Callsign Meaning:"Bakersfield La Preciosa" (previous format)
Former Callsigns:KIKK (1959–1960)[1]
KUZZ (1960–1977)
KHIS (1977–2001)
KDFO (2001–2006)[2]
Affiliations:Fox Sports Radio
Motor Racing Network
Performance Racing Network
Bakersfield Condors
Los Angeles Lakers Radio Network
Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network
Owner:iHeartMedia, Inc.
Licensee:iHM Licenses, LLC
Sister Stations:KBFP-FM, KDFO, KHTY, KRAB
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:foxsports970am.iheart.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KBFP (800 kHz) is an AM radio station broadcasting a sports format, simulcasting KHTY 970 AM and is licensed to Bakersfield, California, United States, it serves inland central California. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. Its studios are located in southwest Bakersfield, and its transmitter is located south of downtown Bakersfield.

In August 2014, KBFP switched from the 24/7 Comedy satellite feed to the "Today's Comedy" feed after the 24/7 Comedy format ceased operations.

On June 13, 2022, KBFP changed their format from comedy to a simulcast of sports-formatted KHTY 970 AM Bakersfield.[3]

800 AM is a Mexican clear-channel frequency. For that reason, KBFP must reduce power at night from 1,000 watts to 440 watts to avoid interfering with Class A XEROK-AM Ciudad Juarez. KBFP uses a directional antenna with a three-tower array.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FCC History Cards for KBFP.
  2. News: FCC . KBFP Callsign History . 2008-02-21.
  3. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/228471/fox-sports-doubles-in-bakersfield/ Fox Sports Doubles In Bakersfield
  4. Web site: KBFP-AM 800 kHz - Bakersfield, CA. radio-locator.com.