KIBS

KIBS (100.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Bishop, California, United States, the station is currently owned by Great Country Broadcasting, Inc.[1]

KIBS
CityBishop, California
Frequency100.7 MHz
BrandingThe Greatest Country in the World
Programming
FormatCountry
AffiliationsABC Radio, Jones Radio Network, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerGreat Country Broadcasting, Inc.
KBOV
History
Former call signs
KIOQ-FM (1980-1985)
Technical information
Facility ID24945
ClassB
ERP1,000 watts
HAAT902.0 meters
Transmitter coordinates
37°24′41″N 118°11′10″W
Links
WebcastListen Live
Website

History

KIBS-AM went on the air in 1956 at 1230am on the radio dial. John Young bought the radio station in 1977 and soon after Bought KIOQ-FM in Bishop, CA. He then switched KIBS-AM to the FM dial at 100.7 KIBS. At that time KBOV-1230 AM was born. The call letters for KBOV stand for "Beautiful Owens Valley".

Both KIBS-FM and KBOV-AM are going strong. KIBS still playing Country Music and KBOV playing Classic hits and a Los Angeles Dodger's affiliate.

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