KEBT (96.9 FM "La Caliente 96.9") is a radio station licensed to Lost Hills, California, United States. The station is owned by American General Media of California.[3] The station airs a Regional Mexican music format. Its studios are located at the Easton Business Complex in southwest Bakersfield, and its transmitter is located west of McKittrick, California.

KEBT
Broadcast areaBakersfield, California
Frequency96.9 MHz
BrandingLa Caliente 96.9
Programming
FormatRegional Mexican
Ownership
OwnerAmerican General Media
KERN, KGEO, KGFM, KISV, KKXX-FM
History
First air date
1990 (as KWQH)
Former call signs
KWQH (1990–2001)
KLRM (2001–2006)[1]
Call sign meaning
"Beat" (previous branding)
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID11622
ClassB1
ERP15,500 watts
HAAT126 meters (413 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
35°19′40″N 119°42′58″W / 35.32778°N 119.71611°W / 35.32778; -119.71611
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website969lacaliente.com

History

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The station was assigned the KEBT call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on May 22, 2006.[1] On May 30, 2006, KEBT began its broadcast in Bakersfield with a Rhythmic/Old School format. The station was known as 96.9 The Beat.

On September 27, 2007, the station changed programming formats and is now a Regional Mexican station known as La Caliente 96.9.

Programming

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Programming on this station includes El Piolin on mornings, Eriko al Mediodia and El Show Del Cascabel on afternoons.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Call Sign History". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access Database.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KEBT". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ "KEBT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
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