KRQZ
KRQZ (91.5 MHz, "RadioU") is a non-commercial FM radio station that is licensed to Lompoc, California and serves the Santa Maria-Lompoc area. The station is owned by Spirit Communications, Inc. and broadcasts a youth-targeted Christian rock format, relaying the signal of WUFM in Columbus, Ohio via satellite.
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| City | Lompoc, California |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Santa Maria-Lompoc, California |
| Frequency | 91.5 MHz |
| Branding | RadioU |
| Slogan | "Where Music Is Going" |
| Programming | |
| Format | Christian rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Spirit Communications, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | September 3, 2000 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 78929 |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 4,000 watts |
| HAAT | 238 meters (781 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 34°50′8″N 120°24′6″W |
| Translator(s) | 101.9 K270AF Grover Beach, CA 107.7 K299BE San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.radiou.com |
History
KRQZ first signed on September 3, 2000 by Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Lompoc, California. The station began airing the Christian rock format of the nationally syndicated RadioU network, originating from WUFM in Columbus, Ohio.[1]
In 2014, Trinity Church of the Nazarene transferred the station's license to Spirit Communications, Inc., the nonprofit organization that owns WUFM.[2]
Translators
KRQZ is rebroadcast on two FM translator stations serving the Central Coast of California:
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | Facility ID | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K270AF | 101.9 | Grover Beach, California | 83335 | 10 | 225 m (738 ft) | D | FCC |
| K299BE | 107.7 | San Luis Obispo, California | 94144 | 10 | 449.3 m (1,474 ft) | D | FCC |
References
- "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States" (PDF). Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook 2002-2003. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 2002. p. D-48. ISBN 1-56056-022-3. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- "Consummation Notice". FCC Media Bureau CDBS Public Access. U.S. Federal Communications Commission. April 9, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
External links
- Official website (RadioU)
- KRQZ in the FCC's FM station database
- KRQZ on Radio-Locator
- KRQZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- K270AF in the FCC's FM station database
- K270AF on Radio-Locator
- K270AF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- K299BE in the FCC's FM station database
- K299BE on Radio-Locator
- K299BE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database