KLOQ-FM explained

KLOQ-FM should not be confused with KLOQ (band).

KLOQ-FM
City:Winton, California
Area:Merced, California
Branding:Radio Lobo 98.7
Airdate:1996
Frequency:98.7 MHz
Format:Regional Mexican
Erp:6,000 watts
Haat:91 meters
Class:A
Facility Id:65374
Owner:Stephens Media Group
Licensee:SMG-Merced, LLC
Sister Stations:KHTN
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:radiolobo987.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

KLOQ-FM (98.7 FM, "Radio Lobo 98.7") is a radio station broadcasting a Regional Mexican format. Licensed to Winton, California, United States, it serves the Merced, California, area. The station is owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Merced, LLC. Its studios are in Merced and its transmitter is located west of Merced.

History

This station signed on in 1996.[1] The station has kept the same callsign throughout its history. It was acquired by Mapleton Communications in 2002.

Acquisition by Stephens Media

On July 1, 2019, Mapleton Communications announced its intent to sell its remaining 37 stations to Stephens Media Group.[2] Stephens began operating the station that same day. The sale was consummated on September 30, 2019, at a price of $21 million.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Query the REC California FM station database for KLOQ-FM. REC Networks. 15 July 2019.
  2. News: Venta. Lance. Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications. 1 July 2019. Radio Insight. 4 July 2019.