KOCN

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KOCN
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Broadcast area
Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, California
[[Frequency|FrequencTemplate:Pluralize from text]]105.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding105.1 K-Ocean
Programming
FormatRhythmic adult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: KION simulcast
Ownership
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KDON-FM, KION, KPRC-FM, KTOM-FM
History
First air date
1978[1]
Former frequencies
104.9 MHz
Call sign meaning
Reference to Pacific OCeaN
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
8082
ClassA
ERP1,800 watts
HAAT183 meters
[[Broadcast relay station|TranslatorTemplate:Pluralize from text]]Template:Radio Relay
Links
Public license information
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WebcastListen Live
Website1051kocean.iheart.com

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KOCN (105.1 FM) is a rhythmic AC radio station licensed to Salinas, California. It has been owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) since 1997.[3] Its studios are in Salinas, and the transmitter is just east of Monterey.

The station was first licensed April 28, 1978.[1] KOCN was purchased in 1986 by Roger and Cheryl Pasquier for $1 million. It had no ratings and The amount paid for the station was considered stick value. The Pasquiers then change the format to an adult contemporary music station and rose to #4 in the Arbitron rankings for adults #2 in women. In August 1995 K-Ocean 105 moved from 104.9 MHz to 105.1 MHz And changed its format to oldies. The ratings went from number #4 to #1 in the market. In 1997 the station was sold to Clear Channel Communications for approximately $7 million cash including cash and accounts receivables.[4] Its current format is described in its slogan as "The Central Coast's Greatest Throwbacks".

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K-Ocean's former logo used until September 2014
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K-Ocean's previous logo used until November 2023

References

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  1. ^ a b History Cards for KOCN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Facility Technical Data for KOCN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ Full Biography for Roger P. Pasquier Candidate for Mayor; City of Pacific Grove
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Vox Jox". Billboard. Vol. 107, no. 30. July 29, 1995. p. 114.

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