KBFP (AM)

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.

KBFP
Simulcasting KHTY Bakersfield
Frequency800 kHz
BrandingFox Sports 800 & 970
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsFox Sports Radio
Motor Racing Network
Performance Racing Network
Bakersfield Condors
Los Angeles Lakers Radio Network
Los Angeles Dodgers Radio Network
Ownership
Owner
KBFP-FM, KDFO, KHTY, KRAB
History
First air date
1959 (1959) (as KIKK)
Former call signs
KIKK (1959–1960)[1]
KUZZ (1960–1977)[1]
KHIS (1977–2001)
KDFO (2001–2006)[2]
Call sign meaning
"Bakersfield La Preciosa" (previous format)
Technical information
Facility ID28846
ClassB
Power1,000 watts day
440 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
35°20′44″N 118°59′33″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitefoxsports970am.iheart.com

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]

Previous logos

References
  1. "FCC History Cards for KBFP".
  2. "KBFP Callsign History". FCC. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  3. Fox Sports Doubles In Bakersfield Radioinsight - June 13, 2022
  4. Radio-Locator.com/KBFP


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