KRKC-FM
| Broadcast area | Central California Coast |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 102.1 MHz |
| Branding | Pop 102.1 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot Adult Contemporary |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Dimes Media Corporation |
| KRKC | |
| History | |
First air date | January 30, 1989 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 34885 |
| Class | B |
| ERP | 2,850 watts |
| HAAT | 546 meters (1,791 ft) |
| Translator(s) | 106.9 K295BZ (King City) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | pop1021.com |
KRKC-FM (102.1 MHz, "Pop 102.1") is a commercial FM radio station licensed to King City, California serving Monterey/Salinas and the Central California Coast. It is owned by Dimes Media Corporation and broadcasts a Hot Adult Contemporary radio format. The studios and offices are on San Antonio Drive in King City. KRKC-FM carries the syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show from Dallas. The rest of the day, it plays a mix of current and recent hits, plus songs from the past 25 years.
KRKC-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 2,850 watts, with a height above average terrain of 546 meters. The transmitter is on Williams Hill Lockwood.[2]
History
[edit]On January 30, 1989, KRKC-FM signed on the air.[3] It is the FM counterpart to KRKC 1490 AM, which signed on in 1958. The two stations were owned by King City Communications Corporation until 2021. Dimes Media took ownership of the stations on July 28, 2021. KRKC-FM is a Class B station as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The afternoon drive time DJ on KRKC-FM is Michael Davis. Davis was a former Music Director and on air personality at active rock station KNAC Los Angeles and was also Music Director/DJ at KFMG Albuquerque (now KBQI). Long-time General Manager William Gittler semi-retired in 2012. Gittler served as GM for 30 years and is still involved with the stations. 21–year station vet Jim Barker retired in February 2016.
KRKC-FM news updates are handled by News Director Darren Nutt. Former KSBW-TV Monterey weather personality Jim Vanderzwaan provides forecast updates. KRKC-FM carries Las Vegas Raiders games via Compass Media Networks.
References
[edit]- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KRKC-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ KRKC-FM on Radio-Locator
- ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1992 page A-37, Broadcasting & Cable
External links
[edit]- KC 102 website
- Facility details for Facility ID 34885 (KRKC-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KRKC-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database