KLOC
Radio station in Turlock, California
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KLOC (1390 kHz) is an AM radio station licensed to Turlock, California, and serving the Modesto metropolitan area. It airs a Spanish-language Catholic radio format and is owned by La Favorita Radio Network, Inc.[4]
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| Broadcast area | Modesto metropolitan area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1390 kHz |
| Branding | Radio Catolica |
| Programming | |
| Format | Spanish Catholic Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | La Favorita Radio Network, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1949 |
Former call signs | KTUR (1949–1962)[1] KCEY (1962-[1] 1986) KYES (1986–1987)[2] KMIX (1987–1994)[2] KCDR (1994–1987)[2] KVIN (1997–2003)[2] |
| Technical information[3] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 60426 |
| Class | B |
| Power | 5,000 watts |
Transmitter coordinates | 37°31′48″N 120°41′37″W |
| Translator | 105.9 K290CN (Hughson) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | UnidosPorCristoYMaria.org |
KLOC is powered at 5,000 watts using a directional antenna at all times to protect other stations on AM 1390. The transmitter is on North Montpelier Road in Montpelier, California.[5] Programming is also heard on 250 watt FM translator K290CN at 105.9 MHz in Hughson, California.[6]
History
The station signed on as KTUR in 1949.[1] In 1962, the station changed its call letters to KCEY.[1] In 1977, when an FM station was added, a new building went up. KCEY played modern country music and had local news and ABC Radio News.[7]
The station was assigned the KYES call letters on March 1, 1986.[2] On March 23, 1987, the station changed its call sign to KMIX and on November 10, 1997, to KVIN.[2] On April 17, 2003, the station became the current KLOC.[2]
