KVYN (99.3 MHz) is a commercial FM radio station licensedtoSaint Helena, California, and serving the Napa Valley and Wine CountryofNorthern California. The station broadcasts an adult album alternative (AAA) radio format and is owned by licensee Wine Down Media LLC.[1] The radio studios and offices are located at 135 Gasser Drive, Suite D in Napa, California.
 | |
| Broadcast area | Napa Valley - Wine Country |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 99.3 MHz |
| Branding | 99.3 The Vine |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult album alternative (AAA) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
|
| 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′33″N 122°19′38″W / 38.42583°N 122.32722°W / 38.42583; -122.32722 |
| Translator(s) | 103.5 K278AH (Calistoga) |
| Repeater(s) | 99.3 KVYN-FM1 (Cordella) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 993thevine.com |
KVYN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 6,000 watts. The transmitter is off Silverado Trail in Yountville, California.[2]
The station was founded by Thomas L. Young and initially signed on the air in 1975.[3][4]
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. The transaction was consummated on August 1, 2017.[5]
The station is also heard in Calistoga, California, through an FM translator at 103.5 MHz.
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | HAAT | Class | FCC info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K278AH | 103.5 FM | Calistoga, California | 80 | −186 m (−610 ft) | D | FMQ |
  | This article about a radio station in California is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |