KOCN

KOCN (105.1 FM) is a Rhythmic AC station licensed to Salinas, California. It has been owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) since 1997.[2] Its studios are in Salinas, and the transmitter is just east of Monterey.

KOCN
CityPacific Grove, California
Broadcast areaMonterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, California
Frequency105.1 MHz
Branding105.1 K-Ocean
SloganThe Central Coast's Greatest Throwbacks
Programming
FormatRhythmic adult contemporary
Ownership
OwneriHeartMedia, Inc.
(iHM Licenses, LLC)
Sister stationsKDON-FM, KION, KPRC-FM, KTOM-FM
History
First air date1978[1]
Former frequencies104.9 MHz
Call sign meaningReference to Pacific OCeaN
Technical information
Facility ID8082
ClassA
ERP1,800 watts
HAAT183 meters
Translator(s)K266BD (101.1 MHz, Carmel Valley)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website1051kocean.iheart.com

The station was first licensed April 28, 1978.[1] In August 1995 K-Ocean 105 moved from 104.9 MHz to 105.1 MHz, shortly after its radio format moved from Westwood One soft adult contemporary to Westwood One oldies.[3] Its current format is described in its slogan as "The Central Coast's Greatest Throwbacks".

K-Ocean's former logo used until September 2014

References

  1. History Cards for KOCN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  2. Full Biography for Roger P. Pasquier Candidate for Mayor; City of Pacific Grove
  3. "Vox Jox". Billboard. 107 (30): 114. July 29, 1995.

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