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Coordinates: 36°3307N 121°4720W / 36.552°N 121.789°W / 36.552; -121.789
 

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KOCN
Broadcast areaMonterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz, California
Frequency105.1 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding105.1 K-Ocean
Programming
FormatRhythmic adult contemporary
SubchannelsHD2: KION simulcast
Ownership
Owner
  • (iHM Licenses, LLC)
  • Sister stations

    KDON-FM, KION, KPRC-FM, KTOM-FM
    History

    First air date

    1978[1]

    Former frequencies

    104.9 MHz

    Call sign meaning

    Reference to Pacific OCeaN
    Technical information[2]

    Licensing authority

    FCC
    Facility ID8082
    ClassA
    ERP1,800 watts
    HAAT183 meters
    Translator(s)HD2: 101.1 K266BD (Carmel Valley)
    Links

    Public license information

  • LMS
  • WebcastListen Live
    Website1051kocean.iheart.com

    KOCN (105.1 FM) is a rhythmic AC radio station licensed to Salinas, California. It has been owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment) since 1997.[3] Its studios are in Salinas, and the transmitter is just east of Monterey.

    The station was first licensed April 28, 1978.[1] KOCN was purchased in 1986 by Roger and Cheryl Pasquier for $1 million dollars. It had no ratings and The amount paid for the station was considered stick value. The Pasquiers then change the format to an adult contemporary music station and rose to #4 in the Arbitron rankings for adults #2 in women. In August 1995 K-Ocean 105 moved from 104.9 MHz to 105.1 MHz And changed its format to oldies. The ratings went from number #4 to #1 in the market. In 1997 the station was sold to Clear Channel Communications for approximately $7 million dollars cash including cash and accounts receivables. [4] Its current format is described in its slogan as "The Central Coast's Greatest Throwbacks".

    K-Ocean's former logo used until September 2014
    K-Ocean's previous logo used until November 2023

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ a b History Cards for KOCN, fcc.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  • ^ "Facility Technical Data for KOCN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  • ^ Full Biography for Roger P. Pasquier Candidate for Mayor; City of Pacific Grove
  • ^ "Vox Jox". Billboard. 107 (30): 114. July 29, 1995.
  • [edit]

    36°33′07N 121°47′20W / 36.552°N 121.789°W / 36.552; -121.789


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