KVYN
KVYN 99.3 FM is a radio station licensed to Saint Helena, California. The station broadcasts a Unique Blend format and is owned by Julissa & Will Marcencia, through licensee Wine Down Media LLC.[1]
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| City | Saint Helena, California |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Napa Valley Wine Country Vallejo, California |
| Frequency | 99.3 FM (MHz) |
| Branding | The Vine |
| Programming | |
| Format | AAA |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Will Marcencia and Julissa Marcencia (Wine Down Media LLC) |
| KVON | |
| History | |
First air date | 1975 |
| Technical information | |
| Facility ID | 74429 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 79 meters (259 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°25′34″N 122°19′33″W |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.993thevine.com |
History
Station's former logo
The station was founded by Thomas L. Young and initially went on the air in 1975.[2][3] In May 2017 an announcement was made that the station along with sister station KVON had been sold by Wine Country Broadcasting to Wine Down Media for $425,000. The transaction was consummated on August 1, 2017.[4]
Translator
The station is also heard in Calistoga, California through a translator at 103.5 MHz.
| Call sign | Frequency (MHz) | City of license | ERP (W) | Height (m (ft)) | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K278AH | 103.5 | Calistoga, California | 80 | −186 m (−610 ft) | D | FCC |
References
- "KVYN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- Sestito, Maria (December 1, 2015). "Former radio station owner dies at age 94". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- "Thomas L. Young". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- Huffman, Jennifer (May 14, 2017). "New owners for Napa radio stations KVYN/KVON". Napa Valley Register. Napa, CA: Lee Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
External links
- KVYN's official website
- KVYN in the FCC's FM station database
- KVYN on Radio-Locator
- KVYN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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